I have spread out my hands] As the manner is of those that require audience, Acts 26:1. or desire acceptance, Proverbs 1:24. to a rebellious people] The main cause of the rejection of the Jewish people: their obstinate disobedience, and stiff standing out against God, notwithstanding his constant continuall invitations of them by his Prophets. Vers. 12. Chap. 66. 4. Jeremiah 7:13. and 11. 7, 8. in a way that was not good] That is, very bad, stark naught: as 1 Samuel 2:24. Psalms 36:4. Proverbs 24:23. after their own thoughts] Numbers 15:39. 1 Kings 12:33. Psalms 81:12. 2 Peter 3:3.