Isaiah 56:11 - Exposition

Yea, they are greedy dogs . Another defect is noted. Not only do they fail in the way of neglect of duty, but they are actively culpable. Being worldly and not spiritually minded, they are "greedy" after gain. Anciently, the taking of a gift, or fee, from those who came to consult them was regarded as no dishonour to the prophetic office ( Numbers 22:7 ; 1 Samuel 9:7 ; 1 Kings 14:3 ); but the nobler class of prophets declined to make a profit of their spiritual powers, and would receive no fee ( 2 Kings 5:16 ; Matthew 10:8 ; Acts 8:20 ). In Ezekiel and Micah the taking of gifts by prophets is regarded as discreditable ( Ezekiel 13:19 ; Ezekiel 22:25 ; Micah 3:3 ). From his quarter; rather, to the uttermost (Kay), or every one , without exception (Cheyne).