Isaiah 41:25
Isaiah 41:25 in Multiple Translations
I have raised up one from the north, and he has come— one from the east who calls on My name. He will march over rulers as if they were mortar, like a potter who treads the clay.
I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon morter, and as the potter treadeth clay.
I have raised up one from the north, and he is come; from the rising of the sun one that calleth upon my name: and he shall come upon rulers as upon mortar, and as the potter treadeth clay.
I have sent for one from the north, and from the dawn he has come; in my name he will get rulers together and go against them; they will be like dust, even as the wet earth is stamped on by the feet of the potter.
I have encouraged the one who comes from the north. He is from the east, and will respect me. He will tread on rulers as if they were mortar, like a potter treading on clay.
I haue raised vp from the North, and he shall come: from the East sunne shall he cal vpon my Name, and shall come vpon princes as vpon clay, and as the potter treadeth myre vnder the foote.
I have stirred up [one] from the north, And he cometh, From the rising of the sun he calleth in My name, And he cometh in [on] prefects as [on] clay, And as a potter treadeth down mire.
“I have raised up one from the north, and he has come, from the rising of the sun, one who calls on my name, and he shall come on rulers as on mortar, and as the potter treads clay.
I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon mortar, and as the potter treadeth clay.
I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come from the rising of the sun: he shall call upon my name, and he shall make princes to be as dirt, and as the potter treading clay.
“But I have incited/urged a ruler who will come with his army from the north. I have summoned him to come from his country, which is east of Israel, and I have given him my authority [MTY]. I will enable his army to conquer other rulers; they will trample those leaders like [SIM] a man who makes clay pots first tramples the clay.
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Study Notes — Isaiah 41:25
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 41:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 41:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 41:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 41:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 41:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 41:25
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 41:25
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 41:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 41:25
- Sermons on Isaiah 41:25
Context — Meaningless Idols
25I have raised up one from the north, and he has come— one from the east who calls on My name. He will march over rulers as if they were mortar, like a potter who treads the clay.
26Who has declared this from the beginning, so that we may know, and from times past, so that we may say: ‘He was right’? No one announced it, no one foretold it, no one heard your words. 27I was the first to tell Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ And I gave to Jerusalem a herald of good news.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 41:2 | Who has aroused one from the east and called him to his feet in righteousness ? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 22:43 | I ground them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and trampled them like mud in the streets. |
| 3 | Isaiah 10:6 | I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. |
| 4 | Isaiah 46:10–11 | I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ I summon a bird of prey from the east, a man for My purpose from a far-off land. Truly I have spoken, and truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, and I will surely do it. |
| 5 | Micah 7:10 | Then my enemy will see and will be covered with shame— she who said to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” My eyes will see her; at that time she will be trampled like mud in the streets. |
| 6 | Zechariah 10:5 | They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame. |
| 7 | Isaiah 44:28–6 | — |
| 8 | Jeremiah 51:27–29 | “Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her— Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts. Prepare the nations for battle against her— the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule. The earth quakes and writhes because the LORD’s intentions against Babylon stand: to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant. |
| 9 | Isaiah 45:13 | I will raise up Cyrus in righteousness, and I will make all his ways straight. He will rebuild My city and set My exiles free, but not for payment or reward, says the LORD of Hosts.” |
| 10 | Ezra 1:2–3 | “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. |
Isaiah 41:25 Summary
[This verse is talking about a powerful leader who is coming to fulfill God's purposes, and who will easily overcome any obstacles in their path, much like a potter shapes and molds clay. This leader is special because they recognize and submit to God's authority, calling on His name. As we read this verse, we can be reminded of God's power and sovereignty in our own lives, and trust in His ability to shape and guide us, just like a potter with clay (see Jeremiah 18:6 and Romans 9:21). We can also be encouraged to 'call on God's name' and submit to His will, just like the leader in this verse.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the one raised up from the north in Isaiah 41:25?
The one raised up from the north is likely a reference to a powerful leader, such as Cyrus the Persian, who is mentioned in Isaiah 44:28 and 45:1, and who was used by God to fulfill His purposes.
What does it mean to 'march over rulers as if they were mortar'?
This phrase is a metaphor that means to easily overcome and dominate those in power, much like a potter has control over the clay they are shaping, as seen in Jeremiah 18:6 and Romans 9:21.
How does this verse relate to God's sovereignty?
This verse highlights God's sovereignty and power, as He is the one who raises up leaders and determines the course of history, as stated in Daniel 2:21 and Psalm 135:6.
What is the significance of the leader 'calling on My name'?
The leader calling on God's name indicates a recognition of God's authority and a submission to His will, as seen in Psalm 91:14-16 and 2 Chronicles 14:11.
Reflection Questions
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and power in my own life?
- What are some ways that I can 'call on God's name' and submit to His will, just like the leader in this verse?
- How can I apply the metaphor of the potter and the clay to my own relationship with God, recognizing His control and shaping in my life?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and sovereignty, just like the leader in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 41:25
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 41:25
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 41:25
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 41:25
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 41:25
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 41:25
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 41:25
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 41:25
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 41:25
Sermons on Isaiah 41:25
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When God Crashes the Party by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches on the story of Belshazzar in Daniel 5, highlighting the tragic dissipation and revelry at the royal feast, where intemperance, impropriety, impiety, and idolat |
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A Word for Those Who Want to Know God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Daniel and how it relates to our modern times. He highlights Daniel's prophecy about an increase in travel and knowledge in the l |
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Jehovah-Nissi by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of hungering for God and wanting to know who He is. The message is part of a series of eight or nine messages. The speaker enc |
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Death Is Only a Shadow by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of progressing in the Christian walk beyond the initial stages of faith. Many believers tend to stay in the shallow knowledge |
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The Making of an Apostle by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of crying out to God from the depths of our being rather than living superficially. He warns against receiving messages from m |
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The Supremacy of Christ by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the supremacy of Jesus Christ in His eternality, constancy, knowledge, wisdom, authority, providence, power, purity, trustworthiness, justice, patience, obed |
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The Eternal Purpose of God - Part 2 by Stephen Kaung | This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing God's purpose to find meaning in life. It shares a powerful story of a woman who discovered the true meaning of life through unders |






