Isaiah 41:21-29
Summary for Isa 41:21-29: 41:21-29 a This trial scene develops the Lord’s case against idolatry. Idols are nothing but a human creation, whereas God is the Creator of all things. Idols cannot speak, act, accomplish anything, or save their worshipers. 41:21 b the King of Israel: See 6:5 c; 43:15 d; 44:6 e.41:25 f I have stirred up a leader: The God who had planned the Exile through Babylon had already planned for Israel’s restoration from exile through Cyrus (see 41:2 g; see also 13:17 h).
• Although Persia is located to the east, rough terrain required those traveling to Israel and Judah to enter from the north.
• I will give him victory ... He will trample them: As Babylon was sent to trample Assyria, so Persia would trample Babylon.
41:26 i Idols and false gods could not predict the future.
41:27 j The messenger with good news told of God’s coming to rescue his people (see 40:9 k).
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