Isaiah 45:20

“Assemble yourselves and come. 2 Draw near together, you who have escaped from the nations. 1 Those have no knowledge who carry the wood of their engraved image, 2 and pray to a deity that can’t save. 1

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In The King James Version

Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save.

In Context

19I have not spoken in secret, 2 in a place of the land of darkness. 1 I didn’t say to the offspring of Jacob [Supplanter], ‘Seek me in vain.’ 2 I, Adonai, speak righteousness. 2 I declare things that are right. 1

21Declare and present it. 2 Yes, let them take counsel together. 1 Who has sh'ma ·heard obeyed, declared· this from ancient time? 2 Who has declared it of old? 2 Haven’t I, Yahweh [He sustains breathing]? 1 There is no other Elohim ·Deity, Judge· besides me, a just God and able to save; 2 There is no one besides me. 1

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Cross References

Isaiah 4:2In that day, Adonai’s branch will be beautiful and kavod ·weighty glorious·, and the fruit of the land will be the beauty and excellent for the survivors of Israel [God prevails].

Isaiah 41:21Produce your cause,” says Adonai. 2 “Bring out your strong reasons,” says the King of Jacob [Supplanter]. 1

Isaiah 43:9Let all the nations be gathered together, 2 and let the peoples be assembled. 1 Who among them can declare this, 2 and sh'ma ·hear obey, declare· us former things? 1 Let them bring their witnesses, that they may be justified; 2 or let them sh'ma ·hear obey·, and say, “That is true.” 1

Isaiah 44:10Who has fashioned a deity, 2 or molds an image that is profitable for nothing? 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 45:12-20

The Power of God; Encouragement to the People of God. ( b. c. 708.) 11 Thus saith the Lord , the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. 12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. 13 I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor… Read the whole commentary →

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