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Isaiah 45:11

The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 45:11

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The Holy One of Israel; i.e. he who always does right, and with whom, therefore, it is absurd to find fault. His Maker; i.e. Israel's Maker, who has, therefore, the right to do with him as he pleases.

Ask me of things to come concerning my sons. This sentence is wrongly punctuated. The last three words should be attached to what follows, thus: "Ask me of things to come: concerning my sons and concerning the work of my hands command ye me;" i.

e. first learn of me what in my designs is to be the course of human events, and then (if necessary) give me directions concerning my sons (Israel), who are the work of my hands; but do not presume to give me directions while you are still in utter ignorance of my designs.

In any case remember who I am—the Maker of heaven and earth, the Creator of man, One accustomed to give directions to the angelic host ().

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