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7:11 But they refused to hearken, and {l} withdrew the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.
(l) And would not carry the Lord's burden, which was sweet and easy, but would bear their own, which was heavy and grievous to the flesh, thinking to gain merit by it: which metaphor is taken from oxen, which shrink at the yoke; Ne 9:29.
7:11 Pulled away - Withdrew their shoulder from the yoke of the law.
7:8-14 God's judgements upon Israel of old for their sins, were written to warn Christians. The duties required are, not keeping fasts and offering sacrifices, but doing justly and loving mercy, which tend to the public welfare and peace. The law of God lays restraint upon the heart. But they filled their minds with prejudices against the word of God. Nothing is harder than the heart of a presumptuous sinner. See the fatal consequences of this to their fathers. Great sins against the Lord of hosts, bring great wrath from his power, which cannot be resisted. Sin, if regarded in the heart, will certainly spoil the success of prayer. The Lord always hears the cry of the broken-hearted penitent; yet all who die impenitent and unbelieving, will find no remedy or refuge from miseries which while here they despised and defied, but which they then will not be able to bear.
Attend Attention Backs Ears Hear Hearing Hearken Heavy Pay Pulled Rebellious Refractory Refuse Refused Shoulder Stopped Stopping Stubborn Stubbornly Turned Turning Withdrew
Attend Attention Backs Ears Hear Hearing Hearken Heavy Pay Pulled Rebellious Refractory Refuse Refused Shoulder Stopped Stopping Stubborn Stubbornly Turned Turning Withdrew
