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God's Unrivaled Resume
Commentators agree that this verse issues a direct challenge: Can any other supposed god predict the future, command events into existence, and arrange history in a perfect, orderly sequence? God's unique ability to foretell and fulfill prophecy proves His absolute sovereignty over all time and events, a power no idol can claim.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 44:7
18th Century
Theologian
And who, as I - This verse contains an argument to prove that He is God. In proof of this, He appeals to the fact that He alone can…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 44:7
19th Century
Bishop
Since I appointed the ancient people ... —Literally, the people of the age, or of eternity. The phrase is used t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 44:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
Thus saith 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. A…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 44:7
16th Century
Theologian
And who as I? Here the Lord compares Himself with idols, as we have already seen in another passage. In the present instance, the purpose …
John Gill
On Isaiah 44:7
17th Century
Pastor
And who as I shall call
Which of the idols of the Gentiles can do as the king of Israel, the Lord of hosts has done? call thin…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 44:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Israel is here called Jeshurun, which means "the upright one." Only such are Israelites indeed, in whom is no guile. Those who serve God, …