Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Then . . . call . . . answer—when sin is renounced (Isaiah 65:24). When the Lord's call is not hearkened to, He will not hear our "call" (Psalms 66:18; Proverbs 1:24, Proverbs 1:28; Proverbs 15:29; Proverbs 28:9).
putting forth of . . . finger—the finger of scorn pointed at simple-minded godly men. The middle finger was so used by the Romans.
speaking vanity—every injurious speech [LOWTH].
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 58:9:
Job 22:27
Isaiah 37:22
Isaiah 58:1
Isaiah 58:2
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