Article September 13, 1975 Issue

Words of Current Interest

Related to the Lesson. Sermon for September 21, 1975, in the CHRISTIAN SCIENCE QUARTERLY Subject: Matter

That take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering,... and have not asked at my mouth (Isa. 30:1, 2)

Seeking the advice (counsel) of God through the priest or the prophet was common in Israel, and sacrifies often accompanied the inquiry. The words translated "cover with a covering" read literally, "pour out an offering"—of oil or wine.

To strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh (Isa. 30:2)

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