Isaiah 44:26
Isaiah 44:26 in Multiple Translations
who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’
That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof:
that confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith of Jerusalem, She shall be inhabited; and of the cities of Judah, They shall be built, and I will raise up the waste places thereof;
Who makes the word of his servants certain, and gives effect to the purposes of his representatives; who says of Jerusalem, Her people will come back to her; and of the towns of Judah, I will give orders for their building, and will make her waste places fertile again:
But I confirm the messages given by my servants, and fulfill what my messengers say. They state, ‘Jerusalem will be inhabited again, the towns of Judah will be rebuilt, your ruins will be repaired.’
He confirmeth the worde of his seruant and performeth the counsell of his messengers, saying to Ierusalem, Thou shalt bee inhabited: and to the cities of Iudah, Yee shall be built vp, and I will repayre the decayed places thereof.
Confirming the word of His servant, The counsel of His messengers it perfecteth, Who is saying of Jerusalem, She is inhabited, And of cities of Judah, They shall be built, and her wastes I raise up,
who confirms the word of his servant, and performs the counsel of his messengers; who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited;’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be built,’ and ‘I will raise up its waste places;’
That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up her decayed places:
That raise up the word of my servant and perform the counsel of my messengers, who say to Jerusalem: Thou shalt be inhabited: and to the cities of Juda: You shall be built, and I will raise up the wastes thereof.
But I always cause to happen what my prophets predict [DOU]. I tell them to say to the people of [MTY] Jerusalem, ‘Some day people will live here again.’ And I tell them to say to the people in other towns in Judah that Yahweh says, ‘Your towns will be rebuilt; I will cause the places that are only ruins to be rebuilt.’
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Isaiah 44:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֵקִים֙
דְּבַ֣ר
עַבְדּ֔/וֹ
וַ/עֲצַ֥ת
מַלְאָכָ֖י/ו
יַשְׁלִ֑ים
הָ/אֹמֵ֨ר
לִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֜ם
תּוּשָׁ֗ב
וּ/לְ/עָרֵ֤י
יְהוּדָה֙
תִּבָּנֶ֔ינָה
וְ/חָרְבוֹתֶ֖י/הָ
אֲקוֹמֵֽם
מֵקִים֙
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Hiphil
דְּבַ֣ר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
עַבְדּ֔/וֹ
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
וַ/עֲצַ֥ת
ʻêtsâh
H6098
counsel
Conj | N-fs
מַלְאָכָ֖י/ו
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
N-mp | Suff
יַשְׁלִ֑ים
shâlam
H7999
to complete
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
הָ/אֹמֵ֨ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Art | V-Qal
לִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֜ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
תּוּשָׁ֗ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Hophal-Imperf-3fs
וּ/לְ/עָרֵ֤י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Conj | Prep | N-fp
יְהוּדָה֙
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
תִּבָּנֶ֔ינָה
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fp
וְ/חָרְבוֹתֶ֖י/הָ
chorbâh
H2723
desolation
Conj | N-fp | Suff
אֲקוֹמֵֽם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-o-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 44:26
מֵקִים֙
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Hiphil
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
דְּבַ֣ר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
עַבְדּ֔/וֹ
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
וַ/עֲצַ֥ת
ʻêtsâh
H6098
"counsel"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.
Definition: counsel, advice, purpose
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.
מַלְאָכָ֖י/ו
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
N-mp | Suff
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
יַשְׁלִ֑ים
shâlam
H7999
"to complete"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to be at peace or to make peace with someone. It is used in the Bible to describe a state of safety or friendship. In the KJV, it is translated as 'make amends' or 'be at peace'.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be sound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be finished, be ended 1a2) to be sound, be uninjured 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, finish 1b2) to make safe 1b3) to make whole or good, restore, make compensation 1b4) to make good, pay 1b5) to requite, recompense, reward 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be performed 1c2) to be repaid, be requited 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to complete, perform 1d2) to make an end of Aramaic equivalent: she.lam (שְׁלֵם "be complete" H8000)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: make amends, (make an) end, finish, full, give again, make good, (re-) pay (again), (make) (to) (be at) peace(-able), that is perfect, perform, (make) prosper(-ous), recompense, render, requite, make restitution, restore, reward, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 44:4; Psalms 7:5; Psalms 22:26.
הָ/אֹמֵ֨ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Art | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֜ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
תּוּשָׁ֗ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Hophal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
וּ/לְ/עָרֵ֤י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Conj | Prep | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
יְהוּדָה֙
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
תִּבָּנֶ֔ינָה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fp
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
וְ/חָרְבוֹתֶ֖י/הָ
chorbâh
H2723
"desolation"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a place that has been laid waste or destroyed, often due to war or disaster. In the Bible, it is used to describe the consequences of sin and disobedience. The prophet Ezekiel used this word to describe a desolate city.
Definition: a place laid waste, ruin, waste, desolation
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: decayed place, desolate (place, -tion), destruction, (laid) waste (place). See also: Leviticus 26:31; Jeremiah 27:17; Psalms 9:7.
אֲקוֹמֵֽם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-o-Imperf-1cs
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
Study Notes — Isaiah 44:26
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- Isaiah 44:26 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 44:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 44:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 44:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 44:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 44:26
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 44:26
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 44:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 44:26
- Sermons on Isaiah 44:26
Context — Jerusalem to Be Restored
24Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth,
25who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense,
26who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’
27who says to the depths of the sea, ‘Be dry, and I will dry up your currents,’ 28who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 18:36–38 | At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. |
| 2 | Isaiah 42:9 | Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.” |
| 3 | Nehemiah 1:3 | And they told me, “The remnant who survived the exile are there in the province, in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are burned with fire.” |
| 4 | 2 Peter 1:19–21 | We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. |
| 5 | Acts 2:25–28 | David says about Him: ‘I saw the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope, because You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’ |
| 6 | Daniel 9:25 | Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem, until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress. |
| 7 | Isaiah 54:11–12 | “O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 33:7 | I will restore Judah and Israel from captivity and will rebuild them as in former times. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 30:18 | This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place. |
| 10 | Zechariah 1:6 | But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? They repented and said, ‘Just as the LORD of Hosts purposed to do to us according to our ways and deeds, so He has done to us.’” |
Isaiah 44:26 Summary
This verse tells us that God is a promise-keeper who fulfills the words spoken by His prophets. He cares about the details of our lives, including the restoration of broken things, as seen in Isaiah 61:4 and Psalm 51:12. Just like He promised to rebuild Jerusalem and restore the cities of Judah, God wants to bring new life and hope to our lives, as written in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. By trusting in His power and faithfulness, we can have confidence that He will bring restoration and redemption to our lives, just as He has promised in His Word.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to confirm the message of His servant?
This refers to God's promise to fulfill the words spoken by His prophets, as seen in Isaiah 44:26, and is a testament to His faithfulness and power, similar to what is written in Jeremiah 1:12 and Ezekiel 12:25.
Why does God care about the cities of Judah being rebuilt?
God's concern for the cities of Judah is rooted in His covenant with His people, as seen in Genesis 17:7-8 and Leviticus 26:42, and His desire to restore and redeem them, as spoken of in Isaiah 61:4.
How does this verse relate to the concept of prophecy in the Bible?
This verse showcases God's ability to declare the future and bring it to pass, as stated in Isaiah 46:10, demonstrating the reliability and trustworthiness of biblical prophecy, which is further emphasized in Deuteronomy 18:22 and Matthew 5:18.
What is the significance of Jerusalem being inhabited again?
The rebuilding and inhabitation of Jerusalem is a symbol of God's redemption and restoration of His people, as foretold in Ezekiel 36:33-36 and Zechariah 2:4-5, and is a fulfillment of His covenant promises to the nation of Israel, as written in Exodus 6:4 and Deuteronomy 30:3-5.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to 'fulfill the counsel of His messengers' in my life, and how can I trust in His plans?
- How does the promise of Jerusalem's restoration relate to my own experiences of brokenness and the need for God's redemption?
- What are some areas in my life where I need God to 'restore the ruins' and bring new life, and how can I pray for His intervention?
- How can I be a part of proclaiming God's message of hope and restoration to a world in need, as spoken of in Isaiah 40:9 and Matthew 28:19-20?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 44:26
That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers,.... Who, as he confirmed the word of Isaiah and other prophets, and fulfilled their predictions concerning the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 44:26
That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 44:26
Of his servant; of his servants, the prophets, as appears from the next clause, which answers to this, where he useth the plural number, his messengers; Isaiah and other prophets, whom God sent upon this errand, to foretell the destruction of Babylon, and the redemption of his people.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 44:26
Isaiah 44:26 That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof:Ver. 26. That confirmeth the word of his servant,] i.e., Of myself and other prophets, saying the same with me. That saith to Jerusalem.] Who then shall gainsay it? Is not God’ s word his will, and his will his work?
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 44:26
(26) That confirmeth the word of his servant.—The parallelism of “servant” in the singular with “messengers” in the plural suggests the thought that the prophet is not speaking of himself, but of Israel, as the ideal “servant of the Lord,” the prophetic nation represented by the individual “messengers” or prophets. Comp. as to the word Isaiah 42:19; Malachi 3:1, and that prophet’s own name (“my messenger”).
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 44:26
26. That confirmeth] is the antithesis to “that frustrateth” in Isaiah 44:25. (Cf. Jeremiah 29:10; Jeremiah 33:14). the word of his servant … the counsel of his messengers] are parallel expressions for the word of prophecy. The sing. “servant” presents some difficulty. That it is equivalent to “prophet” is clear from the context; but that a particular prophet, such as Jeremiah or the writer himself, is meant is extremely improbable. It might conceivably be used of the prophets collectively, or of Israel as the bearer of the prophetic word, but the parallelism with “messengers” in the next clause is opposed to both these interpretations. The word should probably be pointed as a plural,—his servants; which is the reading of the Codex Alexandrinus of the LXX. performeth] Lit. completeth. that saith &c.] that saith of Jerusalem, Let her be inhabited; and of the cities of Judah, Let them be built. At this point, as Delitzsch observes, the transition is made to special predictions bearing on the restoration of Israel. decayed places] R.V. waste places, or ruins.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 44:26
That confirmeth the word of his servant - Probably the word ‘servant’ here is to be taken in a collective sense, as referring to the prophets in general who had foretold the return of the Jews to
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 44:26
24-28. The remaining verses of the chapter virtually make a single paragraph, unbroken in sense; the sense being a confirmation of the divine promises to Israel — that is, to the Church — by
Sermons on Isaiah 44:26
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Worship - Then Prayer - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prioritizing time with God over worldly distractions. He criticizes the tendency to spend hours watching TV shows but not |
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Test of Confusion - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal testimony of a man who was struggling with addiction to crack cocaine. The man had a vision of his own funeral, which confirmed his f |
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(Exodus) Exodus 3:9-14 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the conversation between Moses and God regarding the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. The preacher highlights how Moses, who was on |
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(1 Kings) a Great Victory, and the Aftermath of It by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal. He highlights the passion and commitment of the prophets of Baal, but emphasizes that their de |
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Prophet Elijah by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the need for revival and the importance of surrendering to God's way. It highlights the story of Elijah, a prophet who stood against apostasy and declension, |
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Why Sleep Ye? Rise and Pray by David Cooper | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian. He emphasizes that prayer is the act of talking with God and lifting our hearts to Him in |
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Look Who's Here by Vance Havner | This sermon draws inspiration from various biblical stories like the three Hebrew children who stood firm in their faith, Elijah on Mount Carmel demonstrating the need for divine i |