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Not By God's Command
Commentators emphasize the phrase "but not by me." Unlike past enemies like Assyria or Babylon, who were instruments of God's judgment, any future opposition against God's people will lack divine authority. Scholars like Ellicott and Calvin explain that while enemies may conspire, their plans are not sanctioned by God and are therefore destined to fail. This is a promise that God is not orchestrating the attack; He is on your side.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 54:15
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, they shall surely gather together - The idea in this verse is that the enemies of the people of God would indeed form allia…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 54:15
19th Century
Bishop
But not by me ... —Another contrast with Isaiah’s experience. The power of Sargon and Sennacherib rested on the fact that…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 54:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 54:15
16th Century
Theologian
Behold, he who assembleth shall assemble. The general import is that, although many rise up for the purpose of overwhelming the Church, ye…
John Gill
On Isaiah 54:15
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me
Not by the Lord, by his command or order to do his will, an…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 54:11–17
17th Century
Minister
Let the people of God, when afflicted and tossed, consider that God is speaking comfortingly to them through these words, taking notice of their gr…