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God's Power is Not the Problem
Commentators unanimously agree that this verse directly refutes the idea that God is unable or unwilling to save. The prophet makes it clear that any lack of salvation or answered prayer is not due to a failure or diminishment of God's power or attentiveness.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 59:1
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened - On the meaning of this phrase, see the notes at (Isaiah 50:2).
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Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 59:1
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, the Lord’s hand ... —The declaration is an implied answer to the complaint, like that of Isaiah 58:3, that the gl…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 59:1
16th Century
Theologian
Behold, the hand of Jehovah is not shortened. This discourse closely resembles the preceding one; for, after having torn off the mask from…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 59:1
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot
save
It is not for want of p…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 59:1–8
17th Century
Minister
If our prayers are not answered, and the salvation we wait for is not accomplished for us, it is not because God is weary of hearing prayer, but be…