Wherefore — The general accusation delivered in the last words he now proves by particular instances. When — When I, first by my prophets, came to call them to repentance. No man — That complied with my call. To answer — To come at my call. Is my hand — What is the reason of this contempt? Is it because you think I am either unwilling or unable to save you? A wilderness — As dry and fit for travelling as a wilderness.
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Isaiah 50:2
2 Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst.