Commentaries:Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Isaiah 44:26
servant—in a collective sense, for the prophets in general, who foretold the return from Babylon; answering to "His messengers" (plural, in the parallel clause) [MAURER]. Antitypically, and ultimately, Messiah, who is the consummating embodiment of all the prophets and messengers of God (Malachi 3:1; Matthew 21:34, Matthew 21:36-37; John 10:36); hence the singular, "His servant."
counsel—predictions; prophets' counsels concern the future (compare "counsellor," Isaiah 41:28).
Jerusalem—regarded prophetically, as lying in ruins.
Isaiah 44:24-28
Confirmation of His promises to the Church and Israel, by various instances of His omnipotence; among these the restoration of the Jews by Cyrus.
alone—literally, "Who was with Me?" namely, when I did it; answering to "by Myself," in the parallel clause (compare similar phrases, Hosea 8:4; John 5:30) [MAURER].
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 44:26:
Isaiah 41:28
Isaiah 46:10
Isaiah 54:3
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