56:10 watchmen. They warn the city of approaching danger. The prophets were called to be spiritual watchmen (21:6; Jer. 6:17; Ezek. 3:17; 33:2–7).

blind. See note 29:18.

dogs. In the Near East, dogs are considered to be unclean, undesirable scavengers. Here they are a figure for those with insatiable greed.