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
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:25-26
Isaiah 40:25-26. To whom then will ye liken me He repeats what he said Isaiah 40:18, that he might oblige them to the more serious and frequent consideration of the absurdity of idolatry. Lift up your eyes on high To the high and starry heaven, as appears from the following words. Who created these things Which you see on high? The host of heaven, as it follows. That bringeth out their host That at first brought them out of nothing, and from day to day brings them forth, making them... read more