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Isaiah 55:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 55:2

Verse 2 of 13

Scripture focus

Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

Isaiah 55:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 55:2

Theological / Devotional

Spend money. This is a reproof to men for spending time, effort, and money on things of little or no value while neglecting the more important things of life (see on John 6:27).

Satisfieth not. Those who do not partake of the spiritual bounties God has so freely provided will suffer from spiritual anemia and be dimly aware of a hidden hunger in their souls which the material things of earth can never satisfy.

Soul delight itself. God encourages men to place their primary interest in spiritual rather than material things (see on Matt. 6:24-34; cf. Matt. 23:23). Those who make first things first will discover that their material needs are satisfied more easily and more abundantly.

Fatness. A common Hebrew expression denoting abundance and prosperity — here, spiritual prosperity (see Gen. 27:28, 39 ; 45:18; etc.).

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