saith the LORD of hosts. [is] the oracle of Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel. See note on 1 Samuel 1:3.
the God of Israel. See note on Isaiah 29:23.
shall be as Sodom. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 19:24; Genesis 19:25). App-92.
the breeding of nettles, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 29:23, &c.)
of My People. Some codices, with two early printed editions (one Rabbinic), read "of the nations".
People. nation.
possess. inherit.