Isaiah 45:11-25 ASV

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Isaiah 45:25

In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.All — All Israelites indeed, whether Jews or Gentiles. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:11-13

11-13. Ask me of things concerning my sons Very differently ought the true Israelite to do. He should ask the Maker of all what is to be the outcome of things in Israel at a time when they seem bordering upon ruin. I… made the earth, and… man Is it unsafe to leave desperate affairs in his hands? No human workmanship can say of Him that made it, He has no hands. Much of this kind of rebuke can be detected in Isaiah 40:12; Isaiah 40:21; Isaiah 40:28; Isaiah 44:24; Isaiah 45:18; Isaiah... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:14-15

14, 15. The labour of Egypt The profits of labour upon her productive soil were the wealth of Egypt. See note on Isaiah 43:3. The restoration to Zion is here contemplated as if already accomplished. The idea of the verse, superadded to that of Isaiah 43:3, is as if it contained a promise of large portions of the Gentile world coming over to Israel when they shall be restored. And as they surrender they shall seem to say: “Only in Israel is God, (EL, Mighty One,) and there is none else, no... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:16-17

16, 17. They shall be ashamed… Israel shall be saved A marked antithesis. The sixteenth verse states the disappointment and disgust with idol religion on the part of its old devotees, (Isaiah 42:17,) both among Gentiles and idolatrous Jews. On the other hand, both faithful and reformed Israel, and converts thereto, with confident mien shall rejoice in conscious salvation now and evermore. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:18-19

18, 19. In substance, God repeats the great things he has done to encourage the true Israel, and all who become such, to trust him and forget forever the absurd idol system they countenanced. I am the Lord… there is none else Still rings, as it were, the never-ending refrain. From this oft-recurring idea there branch two others. (1) Prophecy coming from God is a thing of light true knowledge; no black art, no voice from the secret, dark place, so necessary to idol prophets. (2) God’s love,... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:20

20. Assemble… and come The challenge again (Isaiah 41:21; Isaiah 42:9) to try him and prove that he is an Infinite Reality. Escaped of the nations The “escaped” are those who have survived the divine judgments which sweep over the idolatrous world. Have no knowledge Silly idolaters have none. With such, reason and conscience are perverted, truth and error exchange meanings, good sense goes for nothing. The “escaped” ones seem, in this verse, invited to a convocation for a somewhat... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:21

21. Tell ye… this This what? Whether any one of idol worshippers has had from his god knowledge that Israel is to be restored to Zion? From what date in the past has an idol predicted this? Have not I the Lord alone done this? The controversy with idols takes this shape now. Moreover, “ I, the only one able to predict, am a just God and a Saviour; can carry out what I have predicted, and will do it.” read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:22

22. Look unto me, and be ye saved The “just God” is of most tender mercy also, and here invites all the ends of the earth to be “saved” in like manner with Israel. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:23

23. Unto me To God as supreme. His claim cannot be set aside. Every knee shall bow Thus acknowledging him as the only supreme One. Every tongue shall swear Same idea made lucid to all. Every being in the universe shall make confession, having the character of an oath, that Jehovah is all-supreme, righteous, just, yet merciful. Angels, devils, and men, shall confess. The reader will recall St. Paul’s use of this passage (Romans 14:11) to show how all men shall confess accountability to... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:24-25

24, 25. In the Lord have I righteousness This declaration will not be a forced oath of allegiance and homage. He shall know that God is so loving and just, and he so undeserving and lost, that he will come of his own hearty will to him. The incorrigible will be compelled in conscience and reason to confess also, but will hold out still in rebellion. read more

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Isaiah 45:25

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:11-13

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:14-15

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:16-17

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:18-19

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:20

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:21

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:22

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:23

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:24-25

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