Isa 5:3, 11 | JFB | STEP | 3. And now, &c.—appeal of God to themselves, as in . So Jesus Christ, in , alluding in the very form of expression to this, makes them pass sentence on themselves. God condemns sinners "out of their own mouth" ( ).

Isaiah 5:3

3. And now, &c.—appeal of God to themselves, as in Isa 1:18; Mic 6:3. So Jesus Christ, in Mt 21:40, 41, alluding in the very form of expression to this, makes them pass sentence on themselves. God condemns sinners "out of their own mouth" (De 32:6; Job 15:6; Lu 19:22; Ro 3:4).

Isaiah 5:11

11. Second Woe—against intemperance.

early—when it was regarded especially shameful to drink (Ac 2:15; 1Th 5:7). Banquets for revelry began earlier than usual (Ec 10:16, 17).

strong drink—Hebrew, sichar, implying intoxication.

continue—drinking all day till evening.