For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
Ver. 29. For that they hated knowledge.] These are the worst sort of sinners, Pro 1:22 that not only slight knowledge, but hate it, as thieves do a torch in the night; curse it, as Ethiopians do the scorching sun; fly against it, as bats do against the light. a "This is the condemnation"; Joh 3:19-20 this is hell aforehand.
And did not choose.] Aρετη, quasi αιρετη: Aγαθον, quasi αγαν θεατον. "Refuse the evil, and choose the good." Isa 7:16 "Choose the things that please God"; Isa 56:4 "that wherein he delights." Isa 65:12 Such a choice made Moses; Heb 11:25 and Joshua; Jos 24:15 and Mary. Luk 10:42
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