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Prophecy as Divine Proof
Commentators unanimously explain that God intentionally declared future events long before they happened. This served as undeniable proof that He alone is the sovereign God who orchestrates history. By foretelling events like the deliverance from exile, God removed any possibility for Israel to credit their idols, fortune, or their own strength for the victory.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 48:5
18th Century
Theologian
I have even from the beginning declared it to thee - He had foretold future events, so that they had abundant demonstration that he…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 48:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
See the care of God towards the most obstinate of people. He knows that they will pervert things, so he prevents them as far as it is possible to d…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 48:5
16th Century
Theologian
I foretold to thee long ago. He again repeats the same statement, so that the people, when they had been delivered from Babylon, might ack…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 48:5
17th Century
Pastor
I have even from the beginning declared it to you
From the beginning of their being a people, even before they were …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 48:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The Jews prided themselves on their descent from Jacob and claimed Jehovah as their God. They took pride in Jerusalem and the temple, yet there was…