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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 44 - Introduction

Chapter 44. Israel Will Be Restored by The Pouring Out of His Spirit And By God's Intervention.

Meanwhile having described Israel's current state the question would be asked, what can change the situation? The answer is now given. The only hope is the direct intervention of a gracious God. Notice how this vivid picture reiterates and expands on the ideas in Isaiah 43:19, with a clear connection in their being His chosen (Isaiah 43:20; Isaiah 44:1) and being formed by Him (Isaiah 43:21; Isaiah 44:2) in both cases. The way in the water-renewed wilderness will be made effective by a walk in the Spirit.

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See also Isaiah 44 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    It has already been observed (the note at Isaiah 43:28), that the commencement of this chapter is properly a continuation and completion of the argument commenced there; and that the division should h...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _GOD COMFORTETH THE CHURCH WITH HIS PROMISE. THE VANITY OF IDOLS, AND FOLLY OF IDOL-MAKERS: THE PROPHET EXHORTETH TO PRAISE GOD FOR HIS REDEMPTION AND OMNIPOTENCY._ _Before Christ 712._...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    EXAMINATION Chapter S FORTY-FOUR THROUGH FORTY-EIGHT DEFINITION (Define the following words or phrases as they were discussed in the comments.) 1. _Jeshurun_ 8. _hidest_ thyself 2. graven _ima...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (d-0) (The title of this book, 'Isaiah'), Meaning, 'Salvation of Jah.' see Psalms 68:4 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 44 In this chapter the Lord comforts his people with the promise of the effusion of his Spirit, and the blessings of his grace upon them; the consequence of which would be frui...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Here are promises of the influences of the Holy Spirit. (1-8) An exposure of the folly of idolatry. (9-20) Also the deliverance of God's people. (21-28)...

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