E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 45:16
idols = images. Hebrew. zirim . Occurs in this sense only here. read more
イザヤ書 45:16, イザヤ書 45:18 Jc
E.W. Bullinger
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 45:15-17
Isaiah 45:15-17. Verily, thou art a God— The church or chorus of believers which are here introduced cry out, and interrupt, as it were, the divine discourse with exultation; which may be divided into three articles. The first explains the nature of God, with respect to his ways, and the order of his counsels and providence;—in this verse. See chap. Leviticus 8:9. The ways and judgments of God are a great deep; and therefore not to be judged of too presumptuously by the narrow human intellect.... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:16
16. ashamed—"disappointed" in their expectation of help from their idols (see on :-; :-). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:14-19
God as Savior 45:14-19 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:16-17
The idols would humiliate their makers when it became clear that they have no power to save. But God’s ability to save His people forever will not result in His being put to shame. Yahweh’s deliverance of Israel to continued existence would impress the Gentiles after Cyrus’ decree (Isaiah 45:14-15). But God would provide an eternal salvation for His people that only Gentiles after the coming of Christ could appreciate (cf. Romans 9:33; Romans 10:11; 1 Peter 2:6). 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
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Isaiah 45:1-25
The Treasures of Darkness Isaiah 45:3 I. There are Treasures of Darkness. Darkness is approached from two standpoints in God's Book. From one viewpoint it is something to be feared, dreaded, loathed. But darkness is shown to us from another angle of vision, and then it is desirable, inestimable in worth. He who knows what is in darkness assures us that He will give us the treasures of darkness. But what is the literal meaning of these words? In the East of old, instead of depositing their... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - Isaiah 45:1-25
; Isaiah 44:1-28; Isaiah 45:1-25; Isaiah 46:1-13; Isaiah 47:1-15; Isaiah 48:1-22CHAPTER IXFOUR POINTS OF A TRUE RELIGIONIsaiah 43:1-28 - Isaiah 48:1-22WE have now surveyed the governing truths of Isaiah 40:1-31; Isaiah 41:1-29; Isaiah 42:1-25; Isaiah 43:1-28; Isaiah 44:1-28; Isaiah 45:1-25; Isaiah 46:1-13; Isaiah 47:1-15; Isaiah 48:1-22: the One God, omnipotent and righteous; the One People, His servants and witnesses to the world; the nothingness of all other gods and idols before Him; the... read more
Arno Clemens Gaebelein
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Isaiah 45:1-25
CHAPTER 45 The Word of Jehovah to Cyrus, to Israel and to the Ends of the Earth 1. Thus saith Jehovah to Cyrus (Isaiah 45:1-13 ) 2. Thus saith Jehovah: Israel shall be saved (Isaiah 45:14-17 ) 3. Thus saith Jehovah to the ends of the earth: Every knee to bow (Isaiah 45:18-25 ) Cyrus is called in this chapter God’s anointed (Messiah). Jehovah called him by name, but it was for the sake of Israel. But it is well to bear in mind that Cyrus, God’s instrument, called and prepared to make 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