But you, O son of man, behold, they shall put cords upon you, and shall bind you with them, and you shall not go out among them:
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Bands. It is uncertain whether by his order, or they supposed he was deranged, as our Saviour's brethren meant to treat him, Mark iii. 21. The Chaldean explains it figuratively of God's order, attaching the prophet to his service. (Calmet)
But real chains would more forcibly show the future captivity of Juda (Haydock) which the prophet declared both by words and actions. (Calmet)
