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Isaiah 58:5 (GN)
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5 When you fast, you make yourselves suffer; you bow your heads low like a blade of grass and spread out sackcloth and ashes to lie on. Is that what you call fasting? Do you think I will be pleased with that? 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)