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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Most commentators agree this verse is a stunningly specific prophecy about Cyrus the Great, written 150 years before his time. God declares He will raise a conqueror from the 'north' (Media) and the 'east' (Persia) who will acknowledge Him. This was fulfilled when Cyrus conquered Babylon and, as recorded in Ezra 1:2, credited the God of heaven for his victory. This served as undeniable proof of God's power over idols.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 41:25
18th Century
Theologian
I have raised up one - In the previous verses God had shown that the idols had no power of predicting future events. He stakes, so to speak,…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 41:25
19th Century
Bishop
I have raised up one from the north. — The north points to Media, the east to Persia, both of them under the rule of the great Deliverer.<…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 41:25
16th Century
Theologian
I have raised him from the north. He again returns to the argument he had briefly handled concerning the foreknowledge and power of God. H…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 41:25
17th Century
Pastor
I have raised up one from the north
Either one people, or one person; a mighty king, as the Targum; meaning either C…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 41:21–29
17th Century
Minister
Nothing more is needed to show the folly of sin than to consider the reasons given in its defense. There is nothing in idols worthy of regard. They…