Isaiah 41:24 - Exposition

A pause may be supposed between Isaiah 41:23 and Isaiah 41:24 , during which the idol-gods are given the opportunity of "bringing, forth their strong reasons," and, in one way or other, proving their Divinity. But they are stricken dumb; they say nothing. Accordingly, "judgment goes against them by default" (Cheyne), and Jehovah breaks out upon them with words of contempt and contumely, Behold, ye are of nothing , etc. "Ye are utterly vain and futile."