Isa 41:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 41:1-7: 41:1-7 The Lord here invited the nations to a trial where he would prove that he alone is God. They were defenseless as he declared that a king from the east (41:2 ) would crush Babylon, opening the way for Israel to return. 41:1 The nations coming together for a trial have to listen in silence to the presentation of God’s arguments. • Bring your strongest arguments: Literally let them find new strength, a play on 40:31 . • God invited the nations to come ... and speak , challenging them to refute his case.

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‏ Isaiah 41:1

Summary for Isa 41:1-7: 41:1-7 ^a The Lord here invited the nations to a trial where he would prove that he alone is God. They were defenseless as he declared that a king from the east (41:2 ^b) would crush Babylon, opening the way for Israel to return. 41:1 ^c The nations coming together for a trial have to listen in silence to the presentation of God’s arguments.

• Bring your strongest arguments: Literally let them find new strength, a play on 40:31 ^d.

• God invited the nations to come ... and speak, challenging them to refute his case.