the righteous man from the east: i.e. Abraham. Compare Cyrus raised up from the north, Isaiah 41:25 . kings: i.e. those mentioned in Genesis 14:1 , Genesis 14:8 , Genesis 14:9 . stubble = straw. Hebrew. kash, as in Isaiah 40:24 . read more
He pursued them: i.e. Abraham pursued them unto Dan. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 14:14 , Genesis 14:15 ). App-92 . way. See note on "path. "Ch. Isaiah 2:3 . read more
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . the first, and . . . last. Occurs here and Isaiah 44:6 ; Isaiah 48:12 . Thus, three times in Isaiah, and three times in the Apocalypse (Revelation 1:17 ; Revelation 2:8 ; Revelation 22:13 ). with the last: i.e. He who called Abraham, the first, will be with the last (Messiah), Who is the subject of this prophecy. I am he: or, I AM. read more
one = man. Hebrew. 'ish. read more
My servant. See note on Isaiah 37:35 for the three "servants" in Isaiah. This was Israel, as the seed of Abraham, not Cyrus (yet). Compare verses: Isaiah 41:21-29 . chosen. See note on Isaiah 1:29 . My friend. See note on 2 Chronicles 20:7 . read more
the chief men = the remote parts. I have chosen thee. Genesis 12:1 .Joshua 24:2-4 .Nehemiah 9:7 . Acts 7:2-7 . Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 7:6 ; Deuteronomy 10:15 ; Deuteronomy 14:2 ). App-92 . read more
Fear thou not. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 31:6 , Deuteronomy 31:8 ). be not dismayed = look not around. Some codices, with Syriac, read "and be not", &c. It is this that dismays (see notes on Psalms 73:0 and 77). God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . strengthen = strength (inherent, for activity). Hebrew. 'dmas. Not the same word as in Isaiah 41:1 and Isaiah 41:21 . read more
THE FIRST SERVANT INTRODUCED"But thou, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend. Thou whom I have taken hold of from the ends of the earth, and called from the corners thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant, I have chosen thee and not cast thee away; fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed; I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Behold, all that are... read more
Isaiah 41:2-4. Who raised up the righteous man, &c.— Who hath raised up the righteous man from the east; hath called him to attend his steps? Hath subdued nations at his presence; and given him dominion over kings? Hath made them like the dust before his sword; and like the driven stubble before his bow? He pursueth them; he passeth in safety; by a way never trodden before with his feet. Who hath performed, and made these things, calling the several generations from the beginning? I... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 41:1-29
The living God and idols (41:1-29)At that time Cyrus of Persia had been expanding his empire. He had conquered all the countries to the north and east, and was now threatening Babylon. The prophet imagines God calling the nations to assemble before him and asking them a question: who is it that has stirred up Cyrus to carry out this conquest? The answer: Yahweh (41:1-4).As the armies of Cyrus approach these nations the people panic, and in their distress call upon their gods for protection.... read more