Prophesie ye not] Or, prophesie not as they prophesie. Heb. drop, &c. Isaiah 30:10. See concerning this manner of speaking, which is very frequent amongst the Prophets, Ezekiel 21:2. Amos 7:16. Now these are words of profane men, who would hinder the free exercise of the Prophets office. as Isaiah 30:12. Jeremiah 11:12. Amos 7:13. 16. they shall not prophesie] Gods reply: that is to say, they shall preach in despite of you, and if it be not for you ye rebels, which wrong them, yet it shall be for the salvation of mine elect. as Isaiah 16:16.