Isaiah 65:2

65:2 I spread out my hands all day long

to my rebellious people,

who lived in a way that is morally unacceptable,

and who did what they desired. ¹ 

Isaiah 66:17

66:17 “As for those who consecrate and ritually purify themselves so they can follow their leader and worship in the sacred orchards, ²  those who eat the flesh of pigs and other disgusting creatures, like mice ³  – they will all be destroyed together,” ⁴  says the Lord.

[65:2]  ¹ tn Heb “who walked [in] the way that is not good, after their thoughts.”

[66:17]  ² tn Heb “the ones who consecrate themselves and the ones who purify themselves toward the orchards [or “gardens”] after the one in the midst.” The precise meaning of the statement is unclear, though it is obvious that some form of idolatry is in view.

[66:17]  ³ tn Heb “ones who eat the flesh of the pig and the disgusting thing and the mouse.”

[66:17]  ⁴ tn Heb “together they will come to an end.”