Isaiah 44:2 NIV,NKJV

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Isaiah 44:1-28

ISAIAH INTRODUCTION TO PART TWO The chapters of Part 2 (chaps. 40-46) are chiefly millennial, and so different from the prevailing themes preceding, as to raise a query whether they were not written by some other author a second, or deutero-Isaiah, as some call him. We do not hold that opinion, the reasons for which are briefly stated in the author’s Primers of the Faith. In Synthetic Bible Studies, it was found convenient to treat this part as a single discourse though doubtless, such is not... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 44:1-5

Nothing can be more lovely or blessed than what is contained in these gracious promises, if read, as they are evidently designed, as made, first, to the person of the Lord Jesus Christ, as Mediator; and, secondly, to all his seed in him. I hope the Reader is, by this time, so well acquainted with his Bible, as not only to hear Jesus called Jehovah's servant, without being offended at the Son of God's humiliation; but also to see and enjoy a blessedness in the name. Had not the Lord Jesus, when... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 44:1-8

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 their services. Water is the emblem of the Holy Spirit; as water refreshes, cleanses, and makes the earth fruitful, so do his influences the soul. This gift of the Holy Ghost is the great blessing, the plentiful pouring out of which God kept for the latter days. Where God gives his Spirit, he will... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Isaiah 44:1-8

The Reassurance of God's Covenant Faithfulness v. 1. Yet now hear, namely, over against the lamentable condition pictured at the end of the last chapter, O Jacob, My servant, and Israel, whom I have chosen, the assurances of the Lord's affection serving as a tender invitation to the true members of His people: v. 2. Thus saith the Lord that made thee and formed thee from the womb, who had chosen and established Israel as His people of old, which will help thee, with a steady assistance,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Isaiah 44:1-28

5. THE COMPLETION OF THE REDEMPTION BY DELIVERING FROM SIN IS THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRITIsaiah 44:1-51 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant;And Israel, whom I have chosen:2 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, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty,And floods upon the dry ground:I will pour my spirit upon thy seed,And my blessing upon thine... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Isaiah 44:1-2

Isaiah JACOB-ISRAEL-JESHURUN Isa_44:1 - Isa_44:2 . You observe that there are here three different names applied to the Jewish nation. Two of them, namely Jacob and Israel, were borne by their great ancestor, and by him transmitted to his descendants. The third was never borne by him, and is applied to the people only here and in the Book of Deuteronomy. The occurrence of all three here is very remarkable, and the order in which they stand is not accidental. The prophet begins with the name... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Isaiah 44:1-11

“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, God, is promised an abundant supply. See John 4:13-14 ; Revelation 22:17 . But notice the extreme beauty of the further response, which shall be made by the young followers of our Lord: One shall say, I am the Lord’s , Isaiah 44:5 . What ecstasy such a declaration causes to a parent’s heart! Young... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 44:1-28

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 Israel, and the consequent influence on other people. In this message the power of Jehovah is compared with that of idols. Jehovah begins by declaring Himself to be the first and the last, the only God, knowing, and declaring, and appointing. Because these things are so, appeal is made to the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 44:1-5

The Coming Pouring Out of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 44:1-5 ). Isaiah 44:1 ‘Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant, And Israel whom I have chosen.’ This reversal of order of the names Jacob and Israel (see also Isaiah 43:22) compared with Isaiah 41:8 may arise from what has just been described. At present Israel His hardened servant is more like scheming Jacob. But the nation as an entity is still His chosen. Thus not all of them will become ‘devoted to destruction’ and ‘a reviling’ (Isaiah 43:28).... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 44:1-5

Isaiah 43:22 to Isaiah 44:5 . Yahweh’ s Intervention, not Purchased by His People but Entirely of His Grace, shall Bring New Life to Israel.— It is not that during the exile Israel has assiduously sought Yahweh’ s aid by prayer and sacrifice. Nor has He exacted gifts and incense. So far from requiring them to buy sweet-scented cane to make fragrant their choice sacrifices, He has been compelled to do service for them, in saving them from the consequences of their sins. (Of His grace He will... read more