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Isaiah 65:5 Meaning

Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

Context Explained

3A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick;

4Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;

5Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

6Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom,

7Your iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together, saith the LORD, which have burned incense upon the mountains, and blasphemed me upon the hills: therefore will I measure their former work into their bosom.

Key Themes

hypocrisyself-righteousnessjudgment

Related Cross References

  • Luke 18:11-12

    Both passages highlight the self-righteous attitude of those who think they are better than others.

  • Isaiah 58:5

    This verse contrasts true humility with the false piety of the people.

  • Matthew 23:27

    Jesus condemns the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, similar to the condemnation in Isaiah.

Source: Isaiah 65:5