in Isaiah 5, “we learn an important lesson when and where we may allegorise. We are not irresponsible exponents (κύριοι) of the laws on this matter, but may only apply the system of allegorical interpretation when we are following the mind of Scripture. Scripture in this present case speaks of a vineyard, a hedge. It does not leave the hearer without responsibility to attach the words to what persons or events he will, but goes on to interpret itself. ‘For the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts &c.’