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Isaiah 58:5 (NLT)

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⁵ You humble yourselves by going through the motions of penance, bowing your heads like reeds bending in the wind. You dress in burlap and cover yourselves with ashes. Is this what you call fasting? Do you really think this will please 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)