Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 45:12
12. The same argument for prayer, drawn from God's omnipotence and consequent power, to grant any request, occurs in :-. I, even my hands—so Hebrew (Psalms 41:2), "Thou . . . thy hand" (both nominatives, in apposition). read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 45:11-13
Isaiah 45:11-13. Thus saith the Lord— Thus, &c.—They ask me of things to come: Would ye then give me commands concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands? As much as to say, "You, hypocrites, inquire into the future fate of the church, and ask and consult my prophets concerning it: Would you therefore give me commandments, and that concerning my sons, and the work of my hands? For if you suppose—which you do, by inquiring of my prophets—that I know future things, you ought also... read more