Isaiah 44:21

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 44:21-28

In these verses we have, I. The duty which Jacob and Israel, now in captivity, were called to, that they might be qualified and prepared for the deliverance designed them. Our first care must be to get good by our afflictions, and then we may hope to get out of them. The duty is expressed in two words: Remember and return, as in the counsel to Ephesus, Rev. 2:4, 5. 1. ?Remember these, O Jacob! Remember what thou hast been told of the folly of idolatry, and let the convictions thou art now... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 44:21

Remember these, O Jacob, O Israel ,.... Remember these persons, these idolaters before spoken of; or these things, the gross idolatries they were guilty of, and loath and abhor them, shun and avoid them, and not imitate them, and do the same things: or remember that this was formerly your case, and admire the distinguishing grace of God, in turning you from idols to serve him: for by Jacob and Israel may be meant the spiritual Israel of God, or those from among the Gentiles called by the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 44:6-28

Jehovah and the images. I. SELF - MANIFESTATION OF JEHOVAH . He is the First and the Last, Alpha and Omega. Existing before the creation, he will endure when it shall have passed away ( Isaiah 48:12 ). It is a thought which strikes us at once by its sublimity, anal, what is better, with its truth. Men sometimes speak of the material world as real, of the world of faith and imagination as dreamy. Not so the greatest prophets and poets. Shakespeare describes the globe and all its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 44:21

Remember these ; rather, remember these things ; i.e. the futility of idols and the folly of the idol-worshippers. For thou art my servant. Therefore bound to worship me, and not the idols (comp. Isaiah 41:8 ; Isaiah 41:1 , Isaiah 41:2 ). I have formed thee (so also in Isaiah 43:1 , Isaiah 43:21 ; Isaiah 43:2 , Isaiah 43:24 ). The duty of absolute unquestioning obedience seems contained in the relation of that which is formed to that which has formed it. On the other hand,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 44:21-28

ISRAEL ONCE MORE PROMISED DELIVERANCE , AND THE DELIVERER MENTIONED BY NAME . Israel, having been exhorted never to forget the impotency of idols ( Isaiah 44:21 ), is promised forgiveness and deliverance ( Isaiah 44:21 , Isaiah 44:22 ). Then, heaven and earth are called upon to join in rejoicing over the announcement ( Isaiah 44:23 ). Finally, in a noble burst of poetry, God is represented as solemnly declaring his intention of frustrating all the false sayings of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 44:21

Remember these - Remember these things which are now said about the folly of idolatry, and the vanity of worshipping idols. The object of the argument is, to turn their attention to God, and to lead them to put their trust in him.Thou art my servant - (See the notes at Isaiah 42:19; Isaiah 43:1). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 44:21-23

Isaiah 44:21-23. Remember these These things, the deep ignorance and stupidity of idolaters. O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten I will not forget nor forsake thee; therefore thou shalt have no need of idols. I have blotted out as a cloud, &c. As the sun arising disperses the clouds, and causes them to vanish and disappear, so have I, arising for thy salvation, with the light and influence of my grace, scattered and removed thy transgressions, that there is no remnant or... 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 44:21

O Israel. Some codices, with one early printed edition (Rabbinic, 1517), read "And Israel", The reference is to Genesis 32:26 . not be forgotten. Because of being the "everlasting Nation" (Isaiah 44:7 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 44:21

"Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me. I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins; return unto me for I have redeemed thee. Sing, O ye heavens, for Jehovah hath done it; shout, ye lower parts of the earth; break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for Jehovah hath redeemed Jacob, and will glorify himself in... read more

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