Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 30:1

1. WO to the rebellious children , saith the LORD, that take counsel , but not of me , and that cover with a covering , but not of my spirit , that they may add sin to sin :

The Iews, who call themselves God's Children, though they are rebellious Ones, as was said, Isa. 1. 2.

That Consult together, and resolve to do what follows, ver. 2.

Not following, nor asking My Advice, which they had command and encouragement from Me to do.

That seek protection.

Not such as by My Spirit, speaking in My Word, I have directed, and required them to do; but such as I have severely forbidden to them; for the contrary Affirmative is frequently implied in the Negative; of which I have formerly given many instances.

That unto those Sins, by which they have deserved and procured my Judgments upon them, they may add distrust of my Power and Mercy to Save them, and confidence in an Arm of Flesh, which also is Rebellion against My express Command to the contrary.

Marginal references: Chap. 29. 15.