But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

But truly I - in contrast to the false prophets (; ).

Am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord - that which "the Spirit of Yahweh" imparts for the discharge of the prophetic function (; ; , "Ye shall receive power afar that the Holy Spirit is come upon you").

And of judgment - a sense of justice (Maurer); as opposed to the false prophets' speaking to please men, not from a regard to truth. Or, judgment to discern between graver and lighter offences, and to denounce punishments accordingly (Grotius).

And of might - moral intrepidity in speaking the truth at all costs ().

To declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin - (). Not to flatter the sinner, as the false prophets do, with promises of peace.

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