A Call to True Repentance

10 Hear the word of the Lord, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.

Other Translations of Isaiah 1:10

New International Version

A Call to True Repentance

10 Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!

English Standard Version

A Call to True Repentance

10 Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teachingOr law of our God, you people of Gomorrah!

The Message

A Call to True Repentance

10 "Listen to my Message, you Sodom-schooled leaders. Receive God's revelation, you Gomorrah-schooled people.

New King James Version

A Call to True Repentance

10 Hear the word of the Lord, You rulers of Sodom; Give ear to the law of our God, You people of Gomorrah:

New Living Translation

A Call to True Repentance

10 Listen to the Lord, you leaders of "Sodom." Listen to the law of our God, people of "Gomorrah."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 1:10

Commentary on Isaiah 1:10-15

(Read Isaiah 1:10-15)

Judea was desolate, and their cities burned. This awakened them to bring sacrifices and offerings, as if they would bribe God to remove the punishment, and give them leave to go on in their sin. Many who will readily part with their sacrifices, will not be persuaded to part with their sins. They relied on the mere form as a service deserving a reward. The most costly devotions of wicked people, without thorough reformation of heart and life, cannot be acceptable to God. He not only did not accept them, but he abhorred them. All this shows that sin is very hateful to God. If we allow ourselves in secret sin, or forbidden indulgences; if we reject the salvation of Christ, our very prayers will become abomination.