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God's Unrivaled Authority
Commentators agree this verse showcases God's absolute sovereignty over all human authority. John Calvin notes that if God can humble the most powerful rulers, who seem so secure, it serves as a dramatic proof of His control over everything. This is meant to contrast God's eternal majesty with the temporary power of earthly leaders.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 40:23
18th Century
Theologian
That brings the princes to nothing - That is, all princes and kings. No matter how great their power, their wealth, and their dignity, they …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 40:23
19th Century
Bishop
That bringeth the princes to nothing. —The words imply, like those of Isaiah 14:9, the prophetic strain of experience. Th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 40:21–26
19th Century
Preacher
Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 40:23
16th Century
Theologian
He bringeth the mighty to nothing. He proceeds in extolling the providence of God, by which he governs the whole world, but more especiall…
John Gill
On Isaiah 40:23
17th Century
Pastor
That bringeth princes to nothing The great men of the earth, kings, rulers, and nobles, these he brings to the dust; and …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 40:18–26
17th Century
Minister
Whatever we esteem or love, fear or hope in, more than God, that creature we make equal with God, though we do not make images or worship them. Eve…