Isaiah 48:14

Verse 14

14. Assemble yourselves, and hear A call to the people most probably the heathen to convene, and to consider the subject to be brought before them.

Which among them Among the idol deities, with whom is the controversy.

Hath declared these things The “things” heretofore predicted of Jehovah the coming deliverance of Israel through Cyrus, and the destruction he should bring on Israel’s oppressors, the Babylonians.

He will do his pleasure The “he” we take to refer to Cyrus, God’s agent in this work; the “his” to God himself.

His arm That of Cyrus.

Shall be on the Chaldeans To punish and subdue them.

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 14

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