Charles Ellicott Commentary Isaiah 57:13

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Isaiah 57:13

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Isaiah 57:13

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"When thou criest, let them that thou hast gathered deliver thee; but the wind shall take them, a breath shall carry them all away: but he that taketh refuge in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain." — Isaiah 57:13 (ASV)

Let thy companies ... —The word is used contemptuously of the crowd of gods introduced by the confluent idolatry of Manasseh. (Compare to 2 Chronicles 33:3–7.) The prophet taunts the worshipper with their impotence, “Let them save thee, if they can,” but that taunt is followed by a declaration that true help and strength will be given to all who trust in Jehovah.