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
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E.W. Bullinger
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 45:11-13
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
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:11
11. Ask . . . command—Instead of striving with Me in regard to My purposes, your wisdom is in prayer to ask, and even command Me, in so far as it is for My glory, and for your real good (Mark 11:24; John 16:23; John 16:13, latter part of the verse; John 16:13- :). sons— (Isaiah 54:13; Galatians 3:26). work of my hands—spiritually (Ephesians 2:10); also literal Israel (Isaiah 60:21). MAURER translates, instead of "command," Leave it to Me, in My dealings concerning My sons and concerning the... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:1-13
The instrument of redemption 45:1-13This section begins with God’s promise to Cyrus (Isaiah 45:1-8; cf. Psalms 2; Psalms 110) and concludes with a vindication of God’s right to use whom He will (Isaiah 45:9-13). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:9-13
God’s right to do as He pleases 45:9-13The Creator can do anything He wishes that is consistent with His own character and stated purposes. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:11
Since Yahweh is Israel’s Lord, Holy One, and Creator, what right did the Israelites have to question His decision to use Cyrus to deliver them in the future? The question in this verse is probably ironic in meaning: go ahead and question my judgment concerning my sons (Israel and Cyrus), and command me concerning the work of my hands! read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:1-25
The Meaning of the Conquests of Cyrus1-13. The conquests of Cyrus are ordained by Jehovah for His purposes. Let not Israel Criticise the manner of its deliverance. 14-17. Great honour awaits Israel. 18-25. All the world shall recognise Jehovah’s righteousness and power.1. His anointed] as being consecrated to carry out the purposes of Jehovah, i.e. to release Israel from Babylon. This is the only place where a non-Israelite king is so entitled. Somewhat similarly Nebuchadnezzar is called... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 45:11
(11) Ask me of things to come . . .—As it stands, the verse calls men to consult the Holy One of Israel, and not the oracles of the heathen, about the future, to leave His works to His own control, and this falls in with Isaiah 44:25-26. A slight alteration of the text gives a meaning much more coherent with the immediate context: Will ye question me concerning things to come, concerning my sons . . . will ye command me! This was what they were practically doing when they murmured against the... read more
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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