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God's Unstoppable Power
Commentators agree the dramatic imagery of leveling mountains and drying rivers is symbolic. It illustrates God's absolute power to overcome any obstacle, no matter how formidable. As John Calvin notes, this is a promise that no earthly power or army can resist the Lord when He chooses to deliver His people, assuring believers that God can surmount any difficulty.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 42:15
18th Century
Theologian
I will make waste mountains – This verse signifies the utter desolation which God would bring upon His enemies in His anger. The meaning o…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 42:15
19th Century
Bishop
I will make waste mountains ... —The whole description is symbolic, and points to the subjugation of the heathen nations,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 42:15
19th Century
Preacher
What a formidable God He is! When He once puts forth His hand for deeds of justice and of vengeance, who can stand before Him, and yet how His merc…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 42:15
16th Century
Theologian
I will reduce mountains and hills to a wilderness. The Prophet means that all the defenses and military forces on which the wicked pride t…
John Gill
On Isaiah 42:15
17th Century
Pastor
I will make waste mountains and hills
Kingdoms, greater and lesser; kings and governors, as Jarchi interprets it, an…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 42:13–17
17th Century
Minister
The Lord will appear in his power and glory. He will cry, in the preaching of his word. He will cry aloud in the gospel woes, which must be preache…