Isaiah 43:23

"Yet you have not called on me, Jacob; but you have been weary of me, Israel."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights God's frustration with Israel's lack of faith and reliance on him. Despite his repeated calls and interventions, the people preferred their own solutions and efforts, showing a weariness of God’s presence in their lives instead of seeking his guidance and strength.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thou hast not brought me -As a people you have witcheld from me the sacrifices which were commanded. They had not maintained and observed his worship as he had required. The small cattle -Margin, ‘Lambs,’ or ‘kids.’ The Hebrew word (שׂהs'eh) denotes properly one of a flock - a sheep or a goat. It should have been so rendered here. These animals were used for burnt-offerings, and the Jews were required to offer them daily to God. Of thy burnt-offerings -(CompareExodus 29:38;Numbers 28:3). The burnt-offering was wholly consumed on the altar. With thy sacrifices -Bloody offerings.

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