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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 46:5
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 46:5
19th Century
Bishop
To whom will you liken me? —The argument against idolatry is renewed in nearly its old form (Isaiah 40:18–25;…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 46:5
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Isaiah 46:5
17th Century
Pastor
To whom will you liken me ?
&c.] Was it lawful that any likeness might be made, which yet is forbidden, ([Reference …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 46:5–13
17th Century
Minister
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 …