I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran; I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied - "sent" refers to the primary call: "spoken," to the subsequent charges given to be executed. A call is required, not only external, on the part of men, but also internal, from God, that one should undertake a pastor's office (Calvin).