John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 1:3
The ox knoweth his owner ,.... Knows his voice, when he calls him, and follows him where he leads him, whether to plough in the field, or feed in the meadows; and the ass his masters crib , or "manger"; where he is fed, and to which he goes when he wants food, and at the usual times. Gussetius F23 Comment. Ling. Ebr. p. 13, 14. interprets the words; the ass knows the floor where he treads out the corn, and willingly goes to it, though it is to labour, as well as to eat; and so puts... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 1:2-9
We will hope to meet with a brighter and more pleasant scene before we come to the end of this book; but truly here, in the beginning of it, every thing looks very bad, very black, with Judah and Jerusalem. What is the wilderness of the world, if the church, the vineyard, has such a dismal aspect as this? I. The prophet, though he speaks in God's name, yet, despairing to gain audience with the children of his people, addresses himself to the heavens and the earth, and bespeaks their attention... read more