In this first division of the Book we have the prophet's statement of
the problems which vexed his soul. The first was the apparent
indifference of Jehovah both to his prayer and to the condition of
prevailing evil. To this Jehovah replied that He was at work, but that
the prophet would not believe... [ Continue Reading ]
The proclamations fall into two parts. The first is concerned with the
"puffed up," the second concerns the righteous.
The "puffed up" are described as haughty, ambitious, conquering,
against whom the prophet pronounces certain woes.
In considering these the progress is to be carefully noted. The f... [ Continue Reading ]