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The Shame of Misplaced Trust
Commentators agree that this verse describes the inevitable outcome for those who trust in anything other than the true God. This 'shame' is a profound disappointment that comes when idols—whether ancient statues or modern substitutes for God—fail to provide the protection, salvation, or hope that was sought from them. It is the consequence of giving God's rightful honor to created things.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 42:17
18th Century
Theologian
They shall be turned back - The phrases, to be turned back, and to be suffused with shame, are frequently used in the Scriptures to denote a…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 42:17
19th Century
Bishop
They shall be greatly ashamed ... —Manifestly the winding up of a section. The foretold victories of Cyrus shall bring shame and confusion…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 42:17
16th Century
Theologian
They shall be driven back. This enables us to see more clearly to whom the former doctrine relates, for it distinguishes between the worsh…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 42:17
17th Century
Pastor
They shall be turned back Either from their former course, from their idolatry and their idols, and be converted, and tur…
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…