F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Isaiah 41:1-16
the Lord Upholdeth His Servant Isaiah 41:1-16 The conception of this passage is superb. Jehovah is represented as summoning the earth to determine whether He or some idol of the heathen is the true God, Isaiah 41:7 . Also see Isaiah 41:23 . The test proposed is a simple one! Which can most precisely predict the future? Not, as in Elijah’s case, is the appeal made to fire, but to the fitting of prophecy with historical fulfillment. See Isaiah 41:22-23 . While this great arbitration is in... read more
Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Isaiah 41:8-13
2. THE SECOND CHIEF FIGURE: THE SERVANT OF JEHOVAH ISRAEL CHOSEN IN ABRAHAM AND CALLED IN GLORIOUS VICTORYIsaiah 41:8-138 But thou, Israel, 14art my servant,Jacob whom I have chosen,The seed of Abraham my friend.9 Thou whom I have 15taken from the ends of the earth,And called thee from the 16chief men thereof,And said unto thee, Thou art my servant;I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee:17Be not dismayed; for I am thy God:I 18will... read more