Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
as the people cometh—that is, in crowds, as disciples flock to their teacher.
sit before thee—on lower seats at thy feet, according to the Jewish custom of pupils (Deuteronomy 33:3; II Kings 4:38; Luke 10:39; Acts 22:3).
as my people—though they are not.
hear . . . not do— (Matthew 13:20-21; James 1:23-24).
they show much love—literally, "make love," that is, act the part of lovers. Profess love to the Lord (Matthew 7:21). GESENIUS translates, according to Arabic idiom, "They do the delights of God," that is, all that is agreeable to God. Vulgate translates, "They turn thy words into a song of their mouths."
heart goeth after . . . covetousness—the grand rival to the love of God; therefore called "idolatry," and therefore associated with impure carnal love, as both alike transfer the heart's affection from the Creator to the creature (Matthew 13:22; Ephesians 5:5; I Timothy 6:10).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Ezekiel 33:31:
Isaiah 58:2
Ezekiel 8:1
Ezekiel 33:2
James 1:24
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