Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 48:1

1. HEar ye this , O House of Jacob, which are called by the Name of Israel , and are come forth out of the waters of Judah : which swear by the Name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel , but not in Truth, nor in Righteousness .

What I am now going to say against thee, that thou mayest be assured, that that great deliverance, which I have determined and declared to give thee, is not for thy own sake, but for my names sake.

Which are Israelites in name, but not in Truth, as it follows.

From the linage of your Progenitor, Iudah, as waters flow from a Fountain, and as the Israelites are said to be of the Fountain of Israel, Psal. 68. 26. Compare also, Deut. 33. 28. Prov. 5. 15 &c.

Which profess the true Religion; one act of Religion being put for all.

Either in Oaths, or otherwise: that own him, and seem to glory in him as their God, and call themselves by his name.

Which are the two chief ingredients of a lawful oath, Ier. 4. 2. They are guilty of falshood and injustice both in oaths, and in their whole Conversation.