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Isaiah 58:5 (AMP)

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⁵ Is such a fast as yours what I have chosen, a day for a man to humble himself with sorrow in his soul? Is it only to bow down his head like a bulrush and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him ? Will you call this a fast and an acceptable day to the Lord?


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 5) Fasting - Fasting should be coupled with righteous behavior and generosity to the poor

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 5) Devotional: Prayer and Fasting (2008-12-12)