E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 41:20
and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton for emphasis. read more
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E.W. Bullinger
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 41:17-20
Isaiah 41:17-20. When the poor and needy seek water— Here, according to my hypothesis, says Vitringa, is described the state of the afflicted Christian church, after its happy beginning; particularly under Nero, who was the first public persecutor of the Christians. After the Israelites had departed from Egypt, and passed the Red Sea, wandering three days in the desert, they were in great want of water, wherewith God miraculously supplied them. Such was the case of the first Christian church:... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 41:18
18. Alluding to the waters with which Israel was miraculously supplied in the desert after having come out of Egypt. high places—bare of trees, barren, and unwatered (Jeremiah 4:11; Jeremiah 14:6). "High places . . . valleys" spiritually express that in all circumstances, whether elevated or depressed, God's people will have refreshment for their souls, however little to be expected it might seem. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 41:19
19. (Isaiah 32:15; Isaiah 55:13). shittah—rather, the "acacia," or Egyptian thorn, from which the gum Arabic is obtained [LOWTH]. oil tree—the olive. fir tree—rather, the "cypress": grateful by its shade. pine—GESENIUS translates, "the holm." box tree—not the shrub used for bordering flower beds, but [GESENIUS] a kind of cedar, remarkable for the smallness of its cones, and the upward direction of its branches. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 41:20
20. consider—literally, "lay it (to heart)"; turn (their attention) to it. "They" refers to all lands (Isaiah 41:1; Psalms 64:9; Psalms 40:3). The effect on the Gentiles of God's open interposition hereafter in behalf of Israel shall be, they shall seek Israel's God (Isaiah 2:3; Zechariah 8:21-23). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 41:1-20
The fearful servant, Israel 41:1-20The Lord, through His prophet, assured fearful Israel in this segment. Israel need not fear the nations (Isaiah 41:1-7) because Yahweh remained committed to His people and would use them to accomplish His purposes in the world (Isaiah 41:8-20). This expression of God’s grace would have encouraged and motivated the Israelites to serve their Lord.The courtroom setting pictured in Isaiah 41:1-7 enabled Isaiah to make God’s transcendent monotheism clear and... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 41:1-22
2. The servant of the Lord 41:1-44:22There is an emphasis on the uniqueness of the Lord compared to other gods in this section, a theme that Isaiah introduced earlier (ch. 40 especially). The prophet particularly stressed Yahweh’s ability to control history in this connection. He did this to assure Israel that God loved her and had a future for her beyond the Exile, specifically to serve Him by demonstrating to the world that He is sovereign over history. These emphases become increasingly... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 41:18
He would provide by innovation (water where it did not usually appear, on hilltops), multiplication (more water where there was some, in valleys), and transformation (water where it never existed, in deserts; cf. Isaiah 35:6-7). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 41:19
He would also provide the other necessity in the wilderness of life’s experiences beside water, namely: shade. All the trees mentioned (seven in all) were shade trees, but they did not normally grow together. This enhances the picture of God working wonders to provide for His people. Seven may symbolize the complete perfection of God’s work in this connection. [Note: Archer, p. 638.] The emphasis on water and trees also marks Genesis 3, suggesting a return to Edenic conditions. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 41:18
open rivers, &c. Note that all these physical marvels must be accomplished by the miraculous power of God, not by the spirituality of His People. See note on Isaiah 35:1 . read more