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God's Work Demands Recognition
Commentators explain that the purpose of God's miraculous acts is to be an undeniable sign of His power. The verse uses four distinct verbs—'see, know, consider, understand'—to emphasize the deep, thoughtful recognition God desires. As John Calvin notes, this repetition is designed to overcome our natural tendency to overlook or forget God's mighty deeds.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 41:20
18th Century
Theologian
That they - The Jews, the people who shall be rescued from their long captivity, and restored to their own land. So rich and unexpected woul…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 41:20
19th Century
Bishop
That they may see. —The outward blessings, yet more the realities of which they are the symbols, are given to lead people…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 41:19–20
19th Century
Preacher
I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pi…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 41:20
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore let them see and know. While God leads us by all his works to adore him, yet when the restoration of his Church is the matter in…
John Gill
On Isaiah 41:20
17th Century
Pastor
That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand
together
Not the nations of…
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…