Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:25-26
Isaiah 40:25-26. To whom then will ye liken me He repeats what he said Isaiah 40:18, that he might oblige them to the more serious and frequent consideration of the absurdity of idolatry. Lift up your eyes on high To the high and starry heaven, as appears from the following words. Who created these things Which you see on high? The host of heaven, as it follows. That bringeth out their host That at first brought them out of nothing, and from day to day brings them forth, making them... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high - Direct your eyes toward heaven, and in the contemplation of the wonders of the starry world, and of God’s power there, learn the evidence of his ability to destroy his foes and to save his friends. Lowth connects this verse with the former, and renders it:‘Saith the Holy One,Lift up your eyes on high.’The words ‘on high’ here are evidently synonymous with heaven, and refer to the starry worlds. The design of the passage is to convince them of the folly of idolatry,... read more