29 1 A prophecy against Jerusalem. 13 The vengeance of God on them that follow the traditions of men.

Ah [a]altar, altar of the city that David dwelt in: add year unto year: [b]let them kill lambs.

But I will bring the altar into distress, and there shall be heaviness and sorrow, and it shall be unto me like [c]an altar.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 29:1 The Hebrew word Ariel signifieth the Lion of God, and signifieth the Altar, because the altar seemed to devour the sacrifice that was offered to God, as Ezek. 43:16.
  2. Isaiah 29:1 Your vain confidence in your sacrifices shall not last long.
  3. Isaiah 29:2 Your city shall be full of blood, as an altar whereon they sacrifice.

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