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E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 45:13

raised him up : i.e. raised Cyrus up. he shall build My city. Nehemiah rebuilt only the walls. See Nehemiah 7:4 . The city was not rebuilt until after the return under Zerubbabel, and the emancipation by Cyrus. See App-68 . captives. Hebrew captivity. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), for the captives in it. the LORD of hosts. See note on 1 Samuel 1:3 read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 45:11

"Thus saith Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: Ask me of the things that are to come; concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands, command ye me. I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens; and all their host have I commanded. I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will make straight all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let my exiles go free, not for price, nor for reward, saith Jehovah of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 45:11-13

Isaiah 45:11-13. Thus saith the Lord— Thus, &c.—They ask me of things to come: Would ye then give me commands concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands? As much as to say, "You, hypocrites, inquire into the future fate of the church, and ask and consult my prophets concerning it: Would you therefore give me commandments, and that concerning my sons, and the work of my hands? For if you suppose—which you do, by inquiring of my prophets—that I know future things, you ought also... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:11

11. Ask . . . command—Instead of striving with Me in regard to My purposes, your wisdom is in prayer to ask, and even command Me, in so far as it is for My glory, and for your real good (Mark 11:24; John 16:23; John 16:13, latter part of the verse; John 16:13- :). sons— (Isaiah 54:13; Galatians 3:26). work of my hands—spiritually (Ephesians 2:10); also literal Israel (Isaiah 60:21). MAURER translates, instead of "command," Leave it to Me, in My dealings concerning My sons and concerning the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:12

12. The same argument for prayer, drawn from God's omnipotence and consequent power, to grant any request, occurs in :-. I, even my hands—so Hebrew (Psalms 41:2), "Thou . . . thy hand" (both nominatives, in apposition). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:13

13. him—Cyrus, type of Messiah, who redeems the captives of Satan "without money and without price" (Isaiah 55:1), "freely" (gratuitously) (Isaiah 52:3; Isaiah 61:1; Zechariah 9:11; Romans 3:24). in righteousness—to fulfil My righteous purpose (see on Romans 3:24- :; Isaiah 45:4; Isaiah 45:4- :). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:1-13

The instrument of redemption 45:1-13This section begins with God’s promise to Cyrus (Isaiah 45:1-8; cf. Psalms 2; Psalms 110) and concludes with a vindication of God’s right to use whom He will (Isaiah 45:9-13). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:9-13

God’s right to do as He pleases 45:9-13The Creator can do anything He wishes that is consistent with His own character and stated purposes. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:11

Since Yahweh is Israel’s Lord, Holy One, and Creator, what right did the Israelites have to question His decision to use Cyrus to deliver them in the future? The question in this verse is probably ironic in meaning: go ahead and question my judgment concerning my sons (Israel and Cyrus), and command me concerning the work of my hands! read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 45:12

Again, God has the right to do with His creation what He chooses. If God created the universe, He certainly has the right to shape human history as He will. read more

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