Isaiah 65:5

That say: 'Stand by thyself, come not near to me, for I am holier than thou'; these are a smoke in My nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

In Context

4That sit among the graves, and lodge in the vaults; that eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;

6Behold, it is written before Me; I will not keep silence, except I have requited, yea, I will requite into their bosom,

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 29:20(29-19) the LORD will not be willing to pardon him, but then the anger of the LORD and His jealousy shall be kindled against that man, and all the curse that is written in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven;

Proverbs 6:16There are six things which the LORD hateth, yea, seven which are an abomination unto Him:

Proverbs 16:5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; my hand upon it! he shall not be unpunished.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 65:2-8

The Conversion of the Gentiles; The Wickedness of the Jews; The Rejection of the Jews. ( b. c. 706.) 1 I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name. 2 I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts; 3 A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars… Read the whole commentary →

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