Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:19
19. new—unprecedented in its wonderful character (Isaiah 42:9). spring forth—as a germinating herb: a beautiful image of the silent but certain gradual growth of events in God's providence (Isaiah 42:9- :). way in . . . wilderness—just as Israel in the wilderness, between the Red Sea and Canaan, was guided, and supplied with water by Jehovah; but the "new" deliverance shall be attended with manifestations of God's power and love, eclipsing the old (compare Isaiah 42:9- :). "I will open a way,... read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 43:18-21
Isaiah 43:18-21. Remember ye not, &c.— Call not to mind former things, &c. Another specimen is here produced of a mighty work of divine providence and grace, of a singular and wonderful benefit to be conferred upon the church, which is here described as greater and more excellent than the former ones. From which work foretold and effected, the truth of the God of Israel is asserted against idolaters, and an argument is drawn for the support and establishment of the hope of believers.... read more