Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 57:6

6 Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion ; they are thy lot : even to them hast thou poured a drink-offering, thou hast offered a meat-offering . Should I receive comfort in these ?

Thou hast chosen for thy portion those Idols which were either made of those smooth stones which were cast up by Rivers; or which were worshipped upon Altars made of such stones; or which were worshipped by the sides of Brooks or Rivers where such smooth stones commonly lie.

Thou hast forsaken me and chosen Idols for the great object of thy Worship and Trust.

For the Devil is Gods Ape, and Idolaters used the same Rites and offerings in the Worship of Idols which God had prescribed in his own, Numb. 15. 4, &c.

Should I be pleased with such a people and such Actions? Must I not needs be highly provoked, and shew my displeasure by an exemplary punishment of such wicked and foolish Actions? This is an usual Figure, called Meiosis, or Litotes, when less is said, and more is understood.