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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 46 - Introduction

* The idols could not save themselves, but God saves his people. (1-4) The folly of worshipping idols. (5-13)

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See also Isaiah 46 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This chapter is a continuation of the argument before commenced to show the folly of idolatry, and to induce the captive and exile Jews to put their trust in Yahweh. The argument consists of the follo...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    The Downfall of the gods of Babylon In this and the two following Chapter s the person of Cyrus is only incidentally referred to; the leading idea is now the overthrow of Babylon, and the emancipatio...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _THE IDOLS OF BABYLON COULD NOT SAVE THEMSELVES. GOD SAVETH HIS FAITHFUL PEOPLE TO THE END. IDOLS ARE NOT COMPARABLE TO GOD FOR POWER, OR PRESENT SALVATION._ _Before Christ 712._ THE third section o...

  • 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 46 This chapter contains a prophecy of the taking of Babylon by Cyrus, and of the deliverance of the Jews; who are encouraged to expect the divine protection, and a continuance...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 46 THE GODS OF BABYLON ARE IN DISARRAY AND THEY ARE BORNE BY MEN WHILE YAHWEH IN CONTRAST BEARS MEN AND DELIVERS THEM. Having led up to God's final triumph in chapter 45 we are suddenly faced...

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