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A Debate Over the Speaker
Scholars are sharply divided on who the speaker is in the final phrase. Commentators like Calvin and Barnes argue it is the prophet Isaiah validating his own divine commission. Others, like Gill and Henry, confidently state it is the Messiah (Christ), viewing the verse as a clear statement about the Trinity (the Father and Spirit sending the Son). While the identity is debated, both interpretations affirm the message's divine origin.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 48:16
18th Century
Theologian
Come ye near unto me - ().
I have not spoken in secret - (See the notes at Isaiah 45:19). The idea here is t…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 48:16
19th Century
Bishop
Come ye near unto me. —Here the address seems to be made to Israel. At first, Jehovah appears as the speaker, using much the same language…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 48:16
16th Century
Theologian
Draw near to me, hear this. He again addresses the Jews, and, by bidding them draw near, goes out, as it were, to meet them and to receive…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 48:16
17th Century
Pastor
Come you near unto me, hear you this
An address to the Jews, to attend the ministry of Christ, and hear the doctrine…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 48:16–22
17th Century
Minister
The Holy Spirit qualifies for service; and those whom God and His Spirit send may speak boldly. This is to be applied to Christ. He was sent, and H…