let him, &c. Quoted in 1 Corinthians 1:31.
knoweth Me. This lies at the foundation of everything: of all trust in God (for One unknown cannot be trusted at all); of all pleasing (Ephesians 1:17; Colossians 1:9; Colossians 1:10; 1 John 5:20). The want of it led to Gentile corruption (Romans 1:28); to Israel's fall (Isaiah 1:3.Luke 19:42; Luke 19:44); and all future blessing is wrapt up in it: for Israel (Jeremiah 31:34.Isaiah 54:13; Isaiah 54:13); and for creation (Isaiah 11:9). This is why we have the written Word (2 Timothy 3:15), and the living "Word" (John 1:18).
Which exercise, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 34:6). App-92.
lovingkindness. favour shown to the unworthy.
judgment. justice to the oppressed. One school of Massorites (App-30) read "and justice", emphasizing the statement by the Figure of speech Polysyndeton. App-6.