Isaiah 44:1

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 44:1-8

Two great truths are abundantly made out in these verses:? I. That the people of God are a happy people, especially upon account of the covenant that is between them and God. The people of Israel were so as a figure of the gospel Israel. Three things complete their happiness:? 1. The covenant-relations wherein they stand to God, Isa. 44:1, 2. Israel is here called Jeshurun?the upright one; for those only, like Nathanael, are Israelites indeed, in whom is no guile, and those only shall have the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 44:1

Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant ,.... These words are directed to a remnant according to the election of grace among the Jews, about the time when their princes should be profaned, and the body of the people should be given to curse and reproaches; and who are distinguished from them by the title of the Lord's "servants": who, being called by grace, were made willing to serve him in righteousness and holiness, either by preaching his Gospel, and so had the title of the servants of the most... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 44:1

Yet now hear ; i.e. "be not dismayed at what has been said. Listen a little longer." O Jacob my servant , etc. A recurrence to the terms of endearment used in Isaiah 41:8 , showing that words of favour and' promise are about to follow. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 44:1-5

A PROPHECY OF ISRAEL 'S SPIRITUAL RECOVERY AND REGENERATION . This section is closely connected with Isaiah 43:1-28 ; of which it ought to form the conclusion. The prophet cannot bear to leave Israel under a ban—its spiritual guides "profaned," and itself given over to "reproaches." He must end with a brighter prospect. Accordingly, he holds out, in the present passage, the double hope read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 44:1-5

The offspring of Israel. Judgments are coming upon the world. And the sacred seed shall be scattered abroad through all nations. There shall be deliverance of Israel from all those calamities and much more; the heathen nations shall be brought into the light of Jehovah. I. ADDRESS OF JEHOVAH TO THE PEOPLE . There are three names for the people—Jacob, Israel, Jesurun—and each represents a separate phase of moral progress. 1. Jacob , my servant. This itself is a title... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 44:1

Yet now hear - This should be read in immediate connection with the previous chapter. ‘Notwithstanding you have sinned, yet now hear the gracious promise which is made in regard to your deliverance.’ read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 44:1

Isaiah 44:1-2. Yet now hear, O Jacob Although I have chastised thee for thy sins, and had just cause utterly to destroy thee, yet in judgment I will remember mercy, and will still own thee for my servant and chosen people. Thus saith the Lord, that formed thee from the womb “He speaks of the Jewish people under the character of a single person; and as God sometimes designed certain persons for particular offices, from their birth, or conception, so he set apart the posterity of Abraham to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 44:1-28

Israel’s God and man-made gods (44:1-28)Not only is God willing to forgive his people, but he wants to pour out the power of his Spirit upon them so that new spiritual life will spring up within them. This will enable them to evangelize the Gentiles, who will then join the descendants of Jacob in worshipping the God of Israel (44:1-5). Israel’s redeemer is the only God. He knows the end from the beginning and his people can depend on him always (6-8).In contrast to the one true and living God... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 44:1

My servant. The subject of these members. See note on Isaiah 37:35 . chosen. See note on Isaiah 1:29 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 44:1

An analysis of this chapter is as follows:I. (Isaiah 44:1-5) Despite the fact of Israel's sin and their condemnation to seventy years of captivity, God was by no means through with Israel. He would restore Israel to his favor and to their homeland. Their posterity would turn to God and actually receive the Spirit of the Lord.II. (Isaiah 44:6-20) The most powerful and effective condemnation of idolatry to be found anywhere.III. (Isaiah 44:24-26) God will confound the wisdom of the astrologers,... read more

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