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God Speaks First
Commentators agree that the verse should be read as "I first said to Zion." This emphasizes that God alone, not idols, has the power to declare future events. By predicting Israel's deliverance from exile long before it happened, God proves His unique divinity and sovereign control over history. This foreknowledge was given specifically to comfort His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 41:27
18th Century
Theologian
The first shall say to Zion - This translation is unfortunate. It does not convey any clear meaning, nor is it possible from the tr…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 41:27
19th Century
Bishop
The first shall say to Zion.—The italics show the difficulty and abruptness of the original text. A preferable rendering …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 41:27
16th Century
Theologian
The first to Zion. In this verse God states more clearly that he predicts future events to the Jews, in order to encourage them to believe…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 41:27
17th Century
Pastor
The first shall say to Zion, behold, behold them
Or, "I the first say to Zion"; I who am the first and the last, ([R…
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…