OLD TESTAMENT

Isaiah 5:7

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For the vineyard of the LORD of Armies is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant. He looked for justice, but behold, oppression, for righteousness, but behold, a cry of distress.

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Verse 7. Israel. This comparison is very common. Psalms 79:9. Matthew 20:1. Calmet.—The preceding parable is explained. Menochius.—Cry. For vengeance. Jeremiah 12:8. Genesis 4:10 and 18:20. Calmet.

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