The v. indicates in a figure the tender care with which God will support His people on their journey home. Are with young] RV 'give suck.'

12-26. The prophet's object is to show the power of Jehovah to deliver the people from captivity. He emphasises two thoughts: (a) the wonderful order and proportion in the universe show His infinite power and wisdom (Isaiah 40:12), and (b) no representation can be made of Him. How futile are the idols that men make! (Isaiah 40:18).

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