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and have forgotten Yahweh your Maker, who stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and fear continually all the day because of the fury of the oppressor, when he makes ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor?

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Fear's Root is Forgetfulness

Commentators unanimously agree that the root cause of fear is not the strength of the enemy, but forgetting God. The verse explicitly states, "and hast forgotten Jehovah thy Maker." Scholars like John Calvin note that "Maker" refers not only to God as the universal Creator but also as the one who spiritually regenerates His people. Forgetting God's immense power and His personal relationship with you inevitably leads to magnifying human threats.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 51:13

18th Century

Theologian

And forgettest the Lord thy Maker - These verses are designed to rebuke that state of the mind—alas! too common, even among the peo…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 51:13

19th Century

Bishop

As if he were ready. —Better, as he makes him ready to destroy.

The Authorized Version unduly minimizes the amount…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Isaiah 51:13

19th Century

Preacher

Why! It is in the hand of God, and he can let it out or hold it in, according to his infinite wisdom and almighty power. Why, then, are you afraid?…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 51:13

16th Century

Theologian

And hast forgotten Jehovah thy Maker. It is not enough to imagine that there is some God, but we ought to acknowledge and embrace Him as o…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 51:13

17th Century

Pastor

And forgettest the Lord your Maker
That he is your Maker, and therefore is able to protect and preserve you; when th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 51:9–16

17th Century

Minister

The people whom Christ has redeemed with His blood, as well as by His power, will obtain joyful deliverance from every enemy. He who designs such j…

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