Isa 57:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. But . . . ye —In contrast to "the righteous" and their end, he announces to the unbelieving Jews their doom. sons of the sorceress —that is, ye that are addicted to sorcery: this was connected with the worship of false gods ( ). No insult is greater to an Oriental than any slur cast on his mother ( ). seed of the adulterer — Spiritual adultery is meant: idolatry and apostasy ( ).

Isaiah 57:3

3. But . . . ye—In contrast to "the righteous" and their end, he announces to the unbelieving Jews their doom.

sons of the sorceress—that is, ye that are addicted to sorcery: this was connected with the worship of false gods (2Ki 21:6). No insult is greater to an Oriental than any slur cast on his mother (1Sa 20:30; Job 30:8).

seed of the adulterer—Spiritual adultery is meant: idolatry and apostasy (Mt 16:4).