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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 40:13

(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

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 40:12-17

Isaiah 40:12-17. Who hath measured the waters, &c.— The prophet here, in the most sublime manner, celebrates the divine majesty and greatness, but particularly his wisdom. Rapt into an extacy, after he had described the beginning and the nature of the new oeconomy, he sees that there would be many men of worldly prudence, who would hesitate at the methods of the divine counsel; and that the pious themselves, considering the extent and firmness of the kingdom of Satan in the world, the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:13

13. Quoted in Romans 11:34; 1 Corinthians 2:16. The Hebrew here for "directed" is the same as in 1 Corinthians 2:16- : for "meted out"; thus the sense is, "Jehovah measures out heaven with His span"; but who can measure Him? that is, Who can search out His Spirit (mind) wherewith He searches out and accurately adjusts all things? MAURER rightly takes the Hebrew in the same sense as in 1 Corinthians 2:16- : (so Proverbs 16:2; Proverbs 21:2), "weigh," "ponder." "Direct," as in English Version,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:14

14. path of judgment—His wisdom, whereby He so beautifully adjusts the places and proportions of all created things. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 40:12-26

The incomparable Lord 40:12-26The preceding section answered the question that the people of Isaiah’s day had about God’s desire to deliver them. Yes, He wanted to deliver them. This section answered their question about whether He could save them. Yes, He could save them. Isaiah used the doctrine of God to assure the Judahites of their security and of God’s faithfulness. He is the sole Creator, and He is infinitely greater than the created world. The passage has two parts (Isaiah 40:12-26),... read more

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