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Thus says Yahweh, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Yahweh of Hosts: I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God.
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The Unrivaled King
Commentators emphasize this verse as God's ultimate declaration of His exclusive identity. By using titles like 'King' and 'Redeemer,' He establishes His personal authority and care for His people. The statement 'besides me there is no God' is an absolute claim, intended to eliminate any reliance on idols and call for humanity's total adoration and service to Him alone.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thus says the Lord - This commences, as I suppose (see Analysis), the argument to prove that Yahweh is the only true God, and that …
19th Century
Anglican
Thus says the Lord ... —A new section opens, repeating the argument of Isaiah 41 and Isaiah 43 against idolatry.
Baptist
Thus says the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
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16th Century
Protestant
Thus says Jehovah. The Prophet now does nothing other than confirm the preceding doctrine, which was highly necessary. For human hearts, b…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus says the Lord the King of Israel The King of the whole world, and Governor among the nations; and in a peculiar…
Israel is here called Jeshurun, which means "the upright one." Only such are Israelites indeed, in whom is no guile. Those who serve God, …
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13th Century
Catholic
And now hear, O Jacob. Here, third, he strengthens them by explaining the worthlessness of idols, lest they should believe that …
