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I, even I, have spoken; yes, I have called him; I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous.

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God's Sovereign Declaration

Commentators unanimously highlight the emphatic repetition of 'I, even I.' This isn't just a statement; it's a declaration of God's absolute and exclusive sovereignty. He alone speaks, calls, brings, and ensures the success of His plans. This was meant to give captive Israel the utmost security that their deliverance through Cyrus was not a matter of chance or human might, but a direct and certain act of God's will.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 48:15

18th Century

Theologian

I, even I, have spoken – The word ‘I’ is repeated to give emphasis and to provide the utmost security that it would certainly be ac…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Isaiah 48:14–15

19th Century

Preacher

The LORD hath loved him: he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall be on the Chaldeans. I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 48:15

16th Century

Theologian

Therefore he shall prosper in his way. He again reminds the Jews of the predictions, and claims for God this honor, that by foretelling th…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 48:15

17th Century

Pastor

I, even I, have spoken
What I will do, and what shall certainly come to pass; for not one word of the Lord ever fail…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 48:9–15

17th Century

Minister

We ourselves have nothing to plead with God as a reason for Him to show mercy on us. It is for His praise, to the honor of His mercy, to spare.