This chapter is a continuation of the argument before commenced to
show the folly of idolatry, and to induce the captive and exile Jews
to put their trust in Yahweh. The argument consists of the follo...
The Downfall of the gods of Babylon
In this and the two following Chapter s the person of Cyrus is only
incidentally referred to; the leading idea is now the overthrow of
Babylon, and the emancipatio...
_THE IDOLS OF BABYLON COULD NOT SAVE THEMSELVES. GOD SAVETH HIS
FAITHFUL PEOPLE TO THE END. IDOLS ARE NOT COMPARABLE TO GOD FOR POWER,
OR PRESENT SALVATION._
_Before Christ 712._
THE third section o...
EXAMINATION
Chapter S FORTY-FOUR THROUGH FORTY-EIGHT
DEFINITION
(Define the following words or phrases as they were discussed in the
comments.)
1.
_Jeshurun_
8.
_hidest_ thyself
2.
graven _ima...
INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 46
This chapter contains a prophecy of the taking of Babylon by Cyrus,
and of the deliverance of the Jews; who are encouraged to expect the
divine protection, and a continuance...
CHAPTER 46 THE GODS OF BABYLON ARE IN DISARRAY AND THEY ARE BORNE BY
MEN WHILE YAHWEH IN CONTRAST BEARS MEN AND DELIVERS THEM.
Having led up to God's final triumph in chapter 45 we are suddenly
faced...