Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible
Isaiah 44:6
Thus saith the Lord... — A new section opens, repeating the argument of Isaiah 41, 43 against idolatry.
Thus saith the Lord... — A new section opens, repeating the argument of Isaiah 41, 43 against idolatry.
THUS SAITH THE LORD - This commences, as I suppose (see Analysis), the argument to prove that Yahweh is the only true God, and that the idols were vanity. The object is, to show to the Jews, that he w...
CHAPTER 44 Jehovah Continues to Speak 1. _Spiritual blessings promised by the gift of the Spirit (Isaiah 44:1)_ 2. _Jehovah the First and the Last (Isaiah 44:6)_ 3. _Idolatry rebuked (Isaiah 44:9)_ 4...
ISAIAH 44:6; ISAIAH 44:21. THE INCOMPARABLENESS OF YAHWEH, WHO REDEEMS ISRAEL. Yahweh of (the heavenly) Hosts (Genesis 2:1 *, 1 Samuel 1:3 *) asserts Hi
THE KING OF ISRAEL. Note this title (1) in connection with the O.T. manifestation of the kingdom; (2) the Gospels, the proclamation of the kingdom by the Son (Matthew 27:42.Mark 15:32. Joh 1:49. John...
There is no God but Jehovah and Israel is His witness: this is the substance of the verses, and the proof is the familiar one from prophecy. _the King of Israel_ See on ch. Isaiah 41:21. _the Lord of...
Isaiah 44:6-23. The Reality of Jehovah's Godhead, evinced by His Predictions, and contrasted with the manifold absurdities of Idolatry The passage, which is merely a restatement of ideas already expr...
_ISAIAH 44:6_.— Vitringa begins the third discourse of the fourth book of this prophesy at this verse, extends it to the 48th chapter, and divides it into four sections; the _first section,_ continuin...
B. POWER OF THE LORD'S SERVANT Chapter S 44-49 1. SOVEREIGN OVER ALL GODS, CHAPTER 44 a. SHOWS FAVOR TO THE FAITHFUL TEXT: Isaiah 44:1-8 1 1 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I hav...
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. THUS SAITH THE LORD THE KING OF ISRAEL ... I AM THE FIR...
THE IMPOTENCE OF IDOLS 1-23. The reproach of God's people shall be entirely removed. Jehovah the Eternal, who rules the events of history, contrasted with the futile gods of the heathen. 24-28. This...
Cp. Isaiah 43:11; Isaiah 43:18. HIS REDEEMER] i.e. the deliverer of Israel....
The *Lord identifies himself by several titles. • The *Lord is Israel’s King. He expects his people to respect his rule. • The *Lord is Israel’s Rescuer from trouble. But the *Lord will choose the m...
ISAIAH: GOD CONTROLS THE NATIONS GOD PROMISES COMFORT TO HIS PEOPLE ISAIAH CHAPTER S 40 TO 48 _NORMAN HILLYER_ CHAPTER 44 The connection between Chapter s 43 and 44 is similar to the connection...
כֹּֽה ־אָמַ֨ר יְהוָ֧ה מֶֽלֶךְ ־יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל וְ...
CHAPTER I THE DATE OF Isaiah 40:1; Isaiah 41:1; Isaiah 42:1; Isaiah 43:1;...
Isaiah 44:1; Isaiah 45:1; Isaiah 46:1; Isaiah 47:1; Isaiah 48:1...
“BESIDES ME THERE IS NO GOD” Isaiah 44:1-11 What gracious promises are given throughout Scripture, not only to God's children, but to their seed! Here the thirsty soul, longing for love, sympathy, Go...
The beginning of this chapter (verses Isa 44:1-5) contains the gracious promise of the outpouring of the Spirit of God, and a description of the blessing of refreshment and renewal which will come to...
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; (f) I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and besides me [there is] no God. (f) I am always like myself, that is, merciful...
W hat sublimity is in these verses! How truly delightful to see the Lord Jehovah claiming his rightful sovereignty, and revealing himself under such glorious and distinguishing characters! There needs...
6._Thus saith Jehovah. _The Prophet now does nothing else than confirm the preceding doctrine, which was highly necessary; for the hearts of men, being prone to distrust, are easily dismayed by advers...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 44 AND 45. Jehovah now reasons with His people whom He had formed from the womb, encourages them, promises them His Spirit. Their children shall spring up as...
THUS SAITH THE LORD THE KING OF ISRAEL,.... The King of the whole world, and Governor among the nations; and in a peculiar manner King of Israel, that nation being a theocracy; and especially King of...
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and beside me [there is] no God. Ver. 6. _Thus saith the Lord._] Here and in the sub...
_Thus saith the Lord_, &c. Here God renews his contest with idols, which he insists an so often, and so much, because his own people were exceeding prone to idolatry. _And who_ Which of all the heathe...
THE REASSURANCE OF GOD'S COVENANT FAITHFULNESS...
Thus saith the Lord, the King of Israel, whose relation to His people is one of dignity combined with love, AND HIS REDEEMER, He who delivers from all enemies, THE LORD OF HOSTS, who is clothed with m...
1-8 Israel is here called Jeshurun, which means "the upright one." Such only are Israelites indeed, in whom is no guile. Those that serve God he will own. He will help them over difficulties, and in...
Here God reneweth his contest with idols; which he insisteth upon so oft and so much, because his own people were exceeding prone to idolatry....
Isaiah 44:6 says H559 (H8804) LORD H3068 King H4428 Israel H3478 Redeemer H1350 (H8802) LORD H3068 hosts...
THE INCOMPARABILITY OF GOD (ISAIAH 44:6). Having declared this wonderful work of the Spirit Yahweh puts it in the context of what He is. Only He could have done such a thing. In the calling of Abraham...
REDEEMED Hebrew, "goel," Redemption (Kinsman type). (_ See Scofield) - (Isaiah 59:20). _...
Isaiah 44:6 I. "I am the first." (1) We find in this the affirmation of the fundamental doctrine of a Supreme God, the Creator of all things. (2) This reminds us, further, that as God is the supreme c...
Isaiah 44:1. _Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen: Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant;...
Isaiah 44:1. _Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen:_ After all these charges, you see, the love of God to his chosen people is still the same. Well might Paul say, «I am p...
Isaiah 44:1. _Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant and Israel, whom I have chosen. Thus saith the LORD, that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant;...
Isaiah 44:1. _Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen: Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my Servant;...
This evening, we will read two Chapter s from Isaiah's prophecy, the forty-fourth and the fifty-fifth, and a few verses from the twenty-third chapter of the second Book of Samuel. May the Lord bless a...
In this chapter, God encourages his Church by a promise of the visitation of his Spirit. Oh, that it may be fulfilled to us also! Isaiah 44:1. Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I hav...
CONTENTS: The promise of the Spirit and the coming restoration. The folly of idolatry. CHARACTERS: God, Holy Spirit, Cyrus. CONCLUSION: There is no God besides Jehovah. He is infinite and therefore...
Isaiah 44:5. _Another shall subscribe with his hand unto the Lord._ This phrase is somewhat obscure; it is not said whether they signed a covenant, or imprinted some mark on their hand. The latter sen...
_Thus saith the Lord, the King of Israel_ “I AM THE FIRST, AND I AM THE LAST” This affirmation of God’s existence appears more comprehensive than the similar one, made by Him to Moses, “I am that I...
THE SOLITARINESS AND ETERNITY OF GOD Isaiah 44:6. _Thus saith the Lord, the King of Israel, &c._ A magnificent text! It places before us three of the loftiest of all themes of thought—the solitarines...
EXPOSITION ISAIAH 44:1 A PROPHECY OF ISRAEL'S SPIRITUAL RECOVERY AND REGENERATION. This section is closely connected with Isaiah 43:1; of which it ought to form
Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen: Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesh...
1 Timothy 3:16; Deuteronomy 32:39; Deuteronomy 4:35; Deuteronomy 4:39;...