Isaiah 44:6-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 44:8

Fear ye not (comp. Isaiah 41:10 , Isaiah 41:13 ; Isaiah 43:5 ; Isaiah 43:2 ). Israel need not fear that they will be forgotten or forsaken. God has told them from that time, or, from the beginning ( Isaiah 48:3 , Isaiah 48:7 ), and declared to them, what he is about to do—viz, destroy Babylon, and give them deliverance. He will assuredly do as he has said. Ye are even my witnesses (comp. Isaiah 43:10 , Isaiah 43:12 ). There is no God ; literally, there is no Rock ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 44:8

God's witness to his own rights. "There is no God; I know not any." A most striking exclamation. God becomes a witness to his own claims, and the last, the supreme, witness. The thought here so grandly and sublimely expressed is one which occurs also in the sacred book of the Buddhists. In the address of Gotama "Bhagavat," are the following sentences: "Even I was even at first, not any other thing, that which exists, unperceived, supreme; afterwards I am that which is, and he who must... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 44:6

Thus saith the Lord - This commences, as I suppose (see Analysis), the argument to prove that Yahweh is the only true God, and that the idols were vanity. The object is, to show to the Jews, that he who had made to them such promises of protection and deliverance was able to perform what he had pledged himself to do.The King of Israel - (See the notes at Isaiah 41:21).And his Redeemer - (See the notes at Isaiah 43:1).The Lord of hosts - (See the notes at Isaiah 1:9).I am the first - (See the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 44:7

And who, as I - This verse contains an argument to prove that he is God. In proof of this, he appeals to the fact that he alone can predict future events, and certainly declare the order, and the time in which they will come to pass (see the notes at Isaiah 41:21-23; Isaiah 44:9-10).Shall call - That is, call forth the event, or command that to happen which he wills - one of the highest possible exhibitions of power. See a similar use of the word call in Isaiah 46:2; Isaiah 48:15.And shall... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 44:8

Fear ye not, neither be afraid - (see the notes at Isaiah 41:10). The word rendered here ‘be afraid,’ occurs nowhere else in the Bible. There can be no doubt, however, in regard to its meaning. The Septuagint renders it, Μηδέ πλανᾶσθε Mēde planasthe - ‘Neither be deceived.’ All the other ancient versions express the sense to fear, to be afraid (Gesenius’ Lexicon on the word ירה yârahh).Have not I told thee from that time - Have I not fully declared from the very commencement of your history... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 44:6-8

Isaiah 44:6-8. Thus saith the Lord, &c. Here God renews his contest with idols, which he insists an so often, and so much, because his own people were exceeding prone to idolatry. And who Which of all the heathen gods; shall call, and shall declare it Shall, by his powerful call, cause a future event to be, and, by his infinite foreknowledge, declare that it shall be. And set it in order for me Orderly relate all future events in the same manner as they shall happen. Since I... 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 44:6

the King of Israel. Note this title (1) in connection with the O.T. manifestation of the kingdom; (2) the Gospels, the proclamation of the kingdom by the Son (Matthew 27:42 .Mark 15:32 . Joh 1:49 ; John 12:13 ). All were rejected, and the kingdom therefore is now in abeyance. his Redeemer: i.e. his Kinsman-Redeemer. Reference to Pentateuch (See note on Isaiah 41:14 ). the first, &c. See note on Isaiah 41:4 . Quoted in Revelation 1:17 . beside Me. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 44:7

appointed = set, or established. the ancient People = the everlasting Nation. The nation of Israel is everlasting, like the Covenant. The nations which oppressed Israel (Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Rome) have passed away; but Israel remains, and, when restored, will remain for ever. Note and compare the nine everlasting things in Isaiah: (1) covenant (Isaiah 55:3 ; Isaiah 61:8 ; compare note on Genesis 9:16 ); (2) kindness (Isaiah 54:8 ); (3) salvation (Isaiah 45:17 ); (4) excellency (Isaiah... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 44:8

My witnesses. Note the Structures above). no God = no Rock. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 32:4 . Compare Isaiah 26:4 ). App-92 . read more

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