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Prophecy Proves God's Power
Commentators highlight that God challenges idols to a debate: "Who else has accurately predicted the future?" God's ability to foretell events, like the rise of Cyrus, serves as undeniable proof of His unique power and authority. Unlike idols of wood and stone, the God of the Bible speaks and His words come true, confirming He alone is God.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 45:21
18th Century
Theologian
Tell ye, and bring them near — That is, announce, and bring forward your strongest arguments (see the notes at Isaiah 41:1).
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 45:21
19th Century
Bishop
Tell you, and bring them near. — Yet another challenge to the idols and their worshippers.
A just God …
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 45:21–23
19th Century
Preacher
And there is no God else beside me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me. Look unto me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth: f…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 45:21
16th Century
Theologian
Tell ye. He again challenges all those who might have troubled the Jews and shaken their faith with their taunts, for he always keeps this…
John Gill
On Isaiah 45:21
17th Century
Pastor
Tell you, and bring them near, and let them take counsel together Tell them what I say of their ignorance and stupidity; …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 45:20–25
17th Century
Minister
The nations are exhorted to draw near to Jehovah. No one else is able to help; He is the Saviour, who can save without the assistance of anyone, bu…