The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 66:1-4

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THE UNGODLY EXILES REBUKED. Israel, being about to return from the Captivity, had the design of rebuilding the temple and re-establishing the temple worship. God rebukes this design in persons devoid of any spirit of holiness, and warns them that mere formal outward worship is an abomination to him (Isaiah 66:1-3).

In Isaiah 66:4 he threatens them with punishment.

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