For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For thus says the Lord - This verse is designed to induce them to put unwavering confidence in the true God. For this purpose, the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He has established it ...i.e., prepared it (Genesis 42:16) for human habitation. It was not a

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to confusion together that are makers of idols. But Israel shall be save…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For thus says Jehovah. This verse tends to confirm the preceding one; for the Prophet means that the Jews are fully convinced that the Lor…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For thus says the Lord, that created the heavens
These words, and what follow, are the words of the Son of God, of t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Believers may ask in prayer for what they need; if it is for their good, it will not be withheld. But how common it is to hear God called to accoun…

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