Isaiah 58:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Ye shall not fast, &c.— Ye fast not this day, so as to make your voice [or prayers] to be heard above. Isaiah 58:5. Is it such a fast as I should choose, a day, &c.

Isaiah 58:4

4 Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.