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To whom will you liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be like?
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God's Unrivaled Nature
Commentators agree that this verse is a powerful rhetorical question from God challenging the very idea of idolatry. He asks, "Who can you possibly compare me to?" The answer is no one. Scholars emphasize the absurdity of comparing the infinite, eternal Creator, who has shown immense power and grace, with any finite creature or man-made object.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To whom will ye liken me - (see the notes at Isaiah 40:18, Isaiah 40:25). The design of this and the following verses is…
19th Century
Anglican
To whom will you liken me? —The argument against idolatry is renewed in nearly its old form (Isaiah 40:18–25;…
16th Century
Protestant
To whom will ye liken and compare me? Here the Prophet introduces the Lord remonstrating with the Jews because they distrusted and doubted…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To whom will you liken me ? &c.] Was it lawful that any likeness might be made, which yet is forbidden, ([Reference …
Here the folly of those who made idols, and then prayed to them, is exposed. How does the lavishness of idolaters shame the stinginess of many who …
13th Century
Catholic
Bel is broken. Here the prophet foretells the destruction of the enemies holding the people captive, namely, the Babylonians, co…
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