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The Divine Courtroom
Scholars explain that this verse opens like a divine courtroom scene. God summons the nations of the world ('islands') to a formal debate or 'judgment.' The call for silence is a command for reverence and order before the proceedings begin, showing God's willingness to present His case and prove His supreme authority over all idols and earthly powers.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 41:1
18th Century
Theologian
The design of this chapter is the same as that of the preceding, and it is to be regarded as the continuation of the argument commenced there. Its …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 41:1
19th Century
Bishop
O islands. —See Note on Isaiah 40:15.
Let the people renew their strength ... —This is the same phrase as …
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 41:1
19th Century
Preacher
Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 41:1
16th Century
Theologian
Be silent to me, O islands. Though the Prophet’s discourse appears to be different from the former, yet he pursues the same subje…
John Gill
On Isaiah 41:1
17th Century
Pastor
Keep silence before me, O islands
The great controversy in the world after the coming of Christ, which is expressly spoken of …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 41:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Can any pagan god raise up someone in righteousness, make whatever use of him he pleases, and make him victorious over the nations? The Lord did so…