Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:10
Ye are my witnesses - They were his witnesses, because, first, he had given in them predictions of future events which had been literally fulfilled: secondly, by his power of delivering them so often manifested, he had shown that he was a God able to save. Neither of these had been done by the idol-gods (compare Isaiah 44:8).And believe me - Or rather, confide in me.Before me there was no God formed - I am the only true, the eternal God. In this expression, Yahweh says that he was the first... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:9
Let all the nations be gathered together - Let them be assembled to give evidence, or to adduce proofs that their idols are worthy of confidence Isaiah 41:1.Who among them can declare this? - Who among them hath predicted this state of things? Who has foretold the events which are now occurring? It is implied here, that Yahweh had done this, but none of the pagan gods had done it (see the note at Isaiah 41:21).And show us former things - (see the note at Isaiah 41:22). The order of events, the... read more