Wesley Corpus

The sacrifice - All the most costly services which they offer to God. Because - As all the ancient translators render it, the Hebrew particle, aph, being expletive: or, even because; so the following clause gives the reason. A wicked mind - Not in obedience to God's command, but either to cover, or countenance, or promote some wicked design. Heareth - He witnesses nothing but what he has heard or seen. Constantly - Always affirms the same thing. Hardeneth - Continues in evil with obstinacy and impudence. Directs - He orders his steps aright. The horse - Under which all war - like provisions are comprehended.