Isa 58:3 | JFB | e4.org | 3. Wherefore —the words of the Jews: "Why is it that, when we fast, Thou dost not notice it" (by delivering us)? They think to lay God under obligation to their fasting ( ). afflicted . . . soul — ( ). Behold —God's reply. pleasure —in antithesis to their boast of having " afflicted their soul"; it was only in outward show they really enjoyed themselves. GESENIUS not so well translates, "business." exact . . . labours —rather, " oppressive labors" [MAURER ]. HORSLEY , with Vulgate, translates, "Exact the whole upon your debtors "; those who owe you labor ( , &c.).

‏ Isaiah 58:3

3. Wherefore—the words of the Jews: "Why is it that, when we fast, Thou dost not notice it" (by delivering us)? They think to lay God under obligation to their fasting (Ps 73:13; Mal 3:14).

afflicted . . . soul— (Le 16:29).

Behold—God's reply.

pleasure—in antithesis to their boast of having "afflicted their soul"; it was only in outward show they really enjoyed themselves. GESENIUS not so well translates, "business."

exact . . . labours—rather, "oppressive labors" [MAURER]. HORSLEY, with Vulgate, translates, "Exact the whole upon your debtors"; those who owe you labor (Ne 5:1-5, 8-10, &c.).