イザヤ書 40:12-14 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:13

Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord? Mr. Cheyne remarks, that "in Isaiah there is a marked tendency to hypostatize the Spirit;" and the remark is undoubtedly a just one (see Isaiah 32:15 ; Isaiah 34:16 ; Isaiah 48:16 ; Isaiah 61:1 , etc.). In the present place, perhaps, the introduction of "the Spirit of the Lord" arises out of the remembrance of the part in creation which is assigned to the Spirit in Genesis 1:2 . He "moved," or "brooded," upon the face of the waters, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:12

Who hath measured - The object in this and the following verses to Isaiah 40:26, is to show the greatness, power, and majesty of God, by strong contrast with his creatures, and more especially with idols. Perhaps the prophet designed to meet and answer an implied objection: that the work of deliverance was so great that it could not be accomplished. The answer was, that God had made all things; that he was infinitely great; that he had entire control over all the nations; and that he could,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:13

Who hath directed - This passage is quoted by Paul in Romans 11:34, and referred to by him in 1 Corinthians 2:16. The word rendered ‘directed’ here (תכן tikēn) is the same which is used in the previous verse, ‘and meted out heaven.’ The idea here is, ‘Who has fitted, or disposed the mind or spirit of Yahweh? What superior being has ordered, instructed, or disposed his understanding? Who has qualified him for the exercise of his wisdom, or for the formation and execution of his plans?’ The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:14

With whom took he counsel - The sentiment of the former verse is repeated here, in order, probably, to make it more emphatic.In the path of judgment - The way of judging correctly and wisely; or the way of administering justice. It denotes here his boundless wisdom as it is seen in the various arrangements of his creation and providence, by which all things keep their places, and accomplish his vast designs. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:12-14

Isaiah 40:12-14. Who hath measured the waters, &c. Who can do this but God? And this discourse on God’s infinite power and wisdom is added, to give them the greater assurance, that he was able, as he had declared himself willing, to do those great and wonderful things which he had promised; and neither men nor false gods were able to hinder him. Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord, &c. Whom did God either need or take to advise him in any of his works, either of creation or... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 40:12-31

Israel’s incomparable God (40:12-31)Should any doubt God’s ability to re-establish Israel in its homeland, the psalm of praise that follows drives away those doubts. God is the great Creator; the universe appears insignificant compared with him. He does whatever he wants, without any help or advice from his creatures (12-14). Israel has no need to fear Babylon or any other ruling power, for nations also are insignificant and powerless before him (15-17). How absurd, therefore, for people to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:12

These chapters (Isaiah 40:12-66:24 ) form a group corresponding with Isaiah chapters 1-5; and, like them, consist of exhortations and prophecies, while they are set in contrast with them, being promissory instead of reprehensory. Their subjects, as respectively repeated, will be seen in the Structure A below. They look beyond the Captivity. Isaiah 40:12-66:24 . EXHORTATIONS: PROMISSORY AND PROPHETIC. (Alternation and Introversion.) Structure A: K | 40:12-31. God's Controversy with the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:13

(Isaiah 40:12-14 ) Who. . . . Who. . . With whom. . . ? Isaiah 40:12-14 are introductory: while the Figure of speech Erotesis emphasizes the importance of Him Who speaks. His counseller = the man (Hebrew. 'ish. App-14 .) of His counsel. Note the Figure of speech Ellipsis = "[who being] His counseller hath", &c? taught Him = made Him know. Hebrew. ydda'. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:14

(Isaiah 40:12-14 ) Who. . . . Who. . . With whom. . . ? Isaiah 40:12-14 are introductory: while the Figure of speech Erotesis emphasizes the importance of Him Who speaks. instructed Him = made Him understand. path. See note on Isaiah 2:3 . taught = trained. Hebrew. lamad. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 40:12

"Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? Who hath directed the Spirit of Jehovah, or being his counselor hath taught him? With whom took he counsel? and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of justice, and taught him knowledge, and showed to him the way of understanding? Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:12-14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 40:12-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 40:12

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