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
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