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F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Isaiah 45:14-25

a Call to the Ends of the Earth Isaiah 45:14-25 As the prophet reviews God’s method of delivering His people-so unexpected and so wonderful-he cannot restrain the ejaculation: Thou art a God that hidest thyself! “Deep in unfathomable mines of never-failing skill, He treasures up His bright designs and works His sovereign will.” You do not see how God is going to save you; but most certainly His Angel will redeem you from all evil. God contrasts Himself with idols, Isaiah 45:20 . We can... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:1-25

The fifth of these messages of Jehovah is a charge to Cyrus. First of all, it utters to him the promises of God which are intended to be his strength in carrying out the divine purpose. These all emphasize the ability and activity of Jehovah. He next declares the purpose for which His servant is called and equipped. It is a twofold purpose. First, for Israel's sake; and, second, in order that the world may know that He alone is God. He then declares His power to be universal, and the charge... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:1-25

YAHWEH IS ABOUT TO ACT SO AS TO ESTABLISH HIS PEOPLE AND PREPARE THE WAY FOR HIS SERVANT (Isaiah 44:24 to Isaiah 48:22 ). As with what has gone before it is necessary for us to determine the viewpoint from which we will see these narratives, and in order to do so we must put ourselves in the shoes of Isaiah. Chapters 1-39 were mainly behind him, Hezekiah was dead, and what lay before him was the future in terms of Manasseh’s reign. That reign had not had a promising beginning. Manasseh had... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:18-25

So Yahweh Calls Men Around The World To Repent (Isaiah 45:18-25 ). God then points out that He did not create the world to be empty, but to be inhabited. It was not just Jerusalem that He wanted to be inhabited with His own (Isaiah 44:26), it was the world. Nor did He proclaim His word in secret, as in a secret society. His words were not empty of meaning, like stilted phrases of a cult. His world was intended for all, and so were His words, that all might live in it and know righteousness,... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 45:18-25

Isaiah 45:18-Lamentations : . Yahweh will Deliver All who Look to Him.— Yahweh created the earth to be, not desolate, but a dwelling-place for man. Nor has He concealed Himself in some remote mysterious shrine, like the oracles of some heathen deities. He has declared the truth when He has been inquired of. Even now the end of the conquests of Cyrus is not that the earth, apart from the land of Israel, shall become a desolation instead of a dwelling-place. The survivors are bidden approach.... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 45:23

I have sworn by myself, which is the highest and most solemn oath that is possible, Hebrews 6:13, and therefore signifies that the matter here sworn is of an extraordinary importance. The word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness; it is not a vain word rashly uttered, and afterwards never remembered nor observed, but what I sincerely speak, and will most faithfully and infallibly perform. Shall not return, to wit, unto me void, or without effect, as this phrase is more fully delivered,... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Isaiah 45:18-25

HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELFIsaiah 45:18-25 For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens, &c.In Isaiah 45:17, the promise is made that “Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation.” This gives the drift of the whole passage, Isaiah 45:18-25. In Isaiah 45:18-19, the words of Jehovah begin with the assertion that He is the absolute One; and from this two thoughts branch off—1. That the prophecy is a revelation of light, no black art. 2. That the love of Jehovah, displayed... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Isaiah 45:23-25

CHRIST’S DOMINION(Missionary Sermon.)Isaiah 45:23. I have sworn by Myself, &c.To “bow the knee” is to render homage as to a king. To “swear” is formally to accept and profess allegiance. It supposes a monarch. The text finds its fulfilment in Christ, and is applied to Him (Romans 14:11; Philippians 2:9-11). It sets forth the glory of His dominion.I. THE RIGHTEOUSNESS WITH WHICH IT IS CONSTITUTED.By His Godhead, He has a right to the allegiance of all His creatures. His dominion over them... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Isaiah 45:23-25

DISCOURSE: 944EXALTATION OF CHRISTIsaiah 45:23-25. I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Surely, shall one say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men comet and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.TO those who know the infinite importance of the doctrine of the... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Isaiah 45:1-25

Chapter 45Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings ( Isaiah 45:1 ),You remember I told you he prophesied that Nebuchadnezzar's knees will be smited together. "His loins were loose," the Bible says, "his knees smote one against another" ( Daniel 5:6 ). And God here predicted, "I'm going to loose the loins of the kings." It happened to be Belshazzar.to open before him the two-leaved gates; and... read more