THE RIGHTEOUS MAN FROM THE EAST
The reference here seems to be to Cyrus, whose victories and rapid
growth in power are here ascribed to the providence of God. (Isaiah
41:5) describe the effect upon the nations of the rise of the Persian
power. They heartened each other, and made (Isaiah 41:7) new i... [ Continue Reading ]
SERVANT
Three servants of Jehovah are mentioned in Isaiah:
(1) David (Isaiah 37:35).
(2) Israel the nation (Isaiah 41:8); (Isaiah 43:1); (Isaiah 44:1);
(Isaiah 44:21); (Isaiah 45:4); (Isaiah 48:20).
(3) Messiah (Isaiah 42:1); Isaiah 49, entire chapter, but note es [ Continue Reading ]