イザヤ書 45:10-11 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 45:11

The Holy One of Israel ; i.e. he who always does right, and with whom, therefore, it is absurd to find fault. His Maker ; i.e. Israel's Maker, who has, therefore, the right to do with him as he pleases. Ask me of things to come concerning my sons . This sentence is wrongly punctuated. The last three words should be attached to what follows, thus: "Ask me of things to come: concerning my sons and concerning the work of my hands command ye me;" i.e. first learn of me what in my... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:10

Wo unto him that saith unto his father ... - It is wicked and foolish for a son to complain of his father or mother in regard to his birth, or of his rank and condition of life. Probably the idea is, that if a child is by his birth placed in circumstances less advantageous than others, he would have no right to com plain of his parents, or to regard them as having acted improperly in having entered into the marriage relation. In like manner it would be not less improper, certainly, to complain... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:11

Thus saith the Lord - This verse is designed still further to illustrate the general subject referred to in this chapter, and especially to show them, that instead of complaining of his designs, or of finding fault with his sovereignty, it was their privilege to inquire respecting his dealings, and even to ‘command’ him. He was willing to be inquired of, and to instruct them in regard to the events which were occurring.And his Maker - (See the note at Isaiah 43:1).Ask me of things to come - I... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 45:9-10

Isaiah 45:9-10. Wo unto him that striveth, &c. Bishop Lowth renders this verse, “Wo unto him that contendeth with the power that formed him, the potsherd with the moulder of the clay! Shall the clay say to the potter, What makest thou? And to the workman, Thou hast no hands.” “The prophet,” he thinks, “answers or prevents the objections and cavils of the unbelieving Jews disposed to murmur against God, and to arraign the wisdom and justice of his dispensations in regard to them; in... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 45:11-13

Isaiah 45:11-13. Thus saith the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker Israel’s Maker. A preface this which always ushers in some gracious promise: see Isaiah 43:1; Isaiah 43:3; Isaiah 43:14; and Isaiah 44:6; and Isaiah 48:17. Ask me of things to come, &c. The words thus rendered contain a concession, and the sense of them may be this: although the potter doth not give an account to the clay, nor parents to their children, yet I will so far condescend to you as to be at your command in... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 45:1-19

God uses Cyrus (45:1-19)Cyrus’s many victories, and the power and wealth he gained through them, were all planned by God. God was preparing the way so that Cyrus could conquer Babylon and release the Jews. Throughout these events, Cyrus did not know God and was unaware that God was using him to carry out his purposes for Israel (45:1-4).To Cyrus, his release of the captive Jews was a relatively minor event in his long and glorious career, but in the eyes of God it was the purpose for which he... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 45:11

the Holy One of Israel. See note on Isaiah 1:4 . Maker = Former, or Fashioner. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 45:11

"Thus saith Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: Ask me of the things that are to come; concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands, command ye me. I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens; and all their host have I commanded. I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will make straight all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let my exiles go free, not for price, nor for reward, saith Jehovah of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 45:9-10

Isaiah 45:9-10. Woe unto him that striveth— Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker; the potsherd with the potter: Shall the clay, &c.? The greater number of interpreters are of opinion, that this reproof refers to the impious and malevolent censurers of God among the Jewish people, who, dissatisfied with their present state of banishment, found fault with the ways of God towards their nation, and at the same time contemned the promises of deliverance given by the prophets, as not... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 45:11-13

Isaiah 45:11-13. Thus saith the Lord— Thus, &c.—They ask me of things to come: Would ye then give me commands concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands? As much as to say, "You, hypocrites, inquire into the future fate of the church, and ask and consult my prophets concerning it: Would you therefore give me commandments, and that concerning my sons, and the work of my hands? For if you suppose—which you do, by inquiring of my prophets—that I know future things, you ought also... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 45:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 45:9-10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 45:11-13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 45:1-19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 45:11

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 45:11

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 45:9-10

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 45:11-13

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