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The Silence of False Gods
All the commentators agree that this verse depicts a divine courtroom scene where God challenges the pagan idols and their priests. When asked to provide counsel or predict the future, they are utterly silent. This inability to speak or act demonstrates their complete powerlessness and exposes them as frauds.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 41:28
18th Century
Theologian
For I beheld — I looked upon the pagan world, among all the pretended prophets, and the priests of pagan idolatry.
An…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 41:28
19th Century
Bishop
For I beheld, and there was no man — that is, no one who had foretold the future. Jehovah, speaking through the prophet, looks round in va…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 41:28
16th Century
Theologian
I looked, and there was none. After having spoken of himself, the Lord returns to idols, for these are continued contrasts by which a comp…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 41:28
17th Century
Pastor
For I beheld, and there was no man Among all the Pagan priests and prophets, that could foretell things to come; or could…
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…