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God's Sovereign Command
Commentators highlight the powerful imagery of God issuing a direct command to the entire world. He doesn't ask or negotiate; He says "Give up" and "Keep not back." This demonstrates His absolute authority and sovereign power to gather His people. No person, nation, or distance can thwart His unstoppable purpose to bring His children home.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 43:6
18th Century
Theologian
I will say to the north, Give up - Give up my people, or restore them to their own land.
Bring my sons ... - …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 43:6
19th Century
Bishop
Bring my sons ... —The words imply an escort of honour, given by the Gentile nations to the returning exiles.
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 43:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth; Even ev…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 43:6
16th Century
Theologian
I will say to the north. Under these four parts, he includes the whole world, which is very customary in all languages. But Isaiah speaks …
John Gill
On Isaiah 43:6
17th Century
Pastor
I will say to the north, give up: and to the south, keep not back
That is, give up, and not retain, those that belon…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 43:1–7
17th Century
Minister
God's favor and goodwill to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. The new creature, wherever it is, is of God's forming. All who are …