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Your Foes Will Vanish
Commentators emphasize the totality of the victory God promises. Your opponents will not just be defeated; they will be so completely removed that 'you shall seek them, and shall not find them.' As Charles Spurgeon notes, this is like the Egyptians in the Red Sea, who disappeared completely, leaving no trace. This is God's promise of ultimate and complete deliverance from your troubles.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 41:12
18th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt seek them— This denotes that it would be impossible to find them, for they should cease to exist. The whole verse, with …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 41:11–12
19th Century
Bishop
Behold ... —The choice of the Servant has, as its complement, the indignation of Jehovah against those who attack him, and this th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 41:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
You shall seek them, and shall not find them, even them that contended with you: they that war against you shall be as nothing, and as a thing …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 41:12
16th Century
Theologian
You shall seek them. That is, if you seek them; for enemies are not sought when they have been put to flight; and therefore, I th…
John Gill
On Isaiah 41:12
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 12 You shall seek them, and shall not find them They not existing, or being fled into holes and corners, to rocks an…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 41:10–20
17th Century
Minister
God speaks with tenderness; Fear not, for I am with you: not only within call, but present with you. Are you weak? I will strengthen you. Are y…