For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her,
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Priests. They too generally favoured (Haydock) the false prophets, chap. ii. 26. They were judges, and condemned the innocent: or exposed (Calmet) the citizens to destruction, by not warning them to amend, (Haydock) and to submit to the Chaldeans. (Calmet)
Impostors are called prophets, as they have the same outward appearance. (Worthington)
Here is assigned a reason for the destruction. As a result, wonder would cease. And first, as to fault of prelates: "for the sins of prophets and the iniquities of her priests." Namely, those who ought to govern the people. As the Prophet Daniel 13:5 says: "In that year two elders from the people were appointed as judges.
Concerning them the Lord had said: "Iniquity came forth from Babylon, from elders who were judges, who were supposed to govern the people."
