Isaiah 55:2
Why do ye spend money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
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Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:13And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently to my commandments which I command you this day, to love LORD your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul,
Psalms 34:11Come, ye children, hearken to me. I will teach you the fear of LORD.
Psalms 63:5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness. And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips
Proverbs 7:23till an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hastens to the snare. And he does not know that it is for his life.
Proverbs 9:5Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Isaiah 1:19If ye are willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 55:2-6
Evangelical Invitations. ( b. c. 706.) 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 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. 3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting… Read the whole commentary →