Isaiah 41:20

20 so that they will see and know and observe and comprehend that the LORD's hand has done this, and the holy one of Israel has created it.

Isaiah 41:20 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 41:20

That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand
together
Not the nations of the world, as Kimchi; but rather, as Aben Ezra, the poor and needy; who in all this, by subduing kingdoms and states, their enemies, supplying their wants when in the greatest distress, and in a marvellous manner, and converting sinners, might easily perceive, and so frankly own and acknowledge, as well as lay it to heart, and lay it up in their minds, and get understanding from it: that the hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel
hath created it;
for the things before said to be done carry in them plain marks of the hand of the Lord, and are as clear proofs of his almighty power, as what was done in the creation of all things; such as a worm to be made a threshing instrument, to beat down mountains and hills, kingdoms and states, and make them as chaff; rivers to be opened in high places, and all manner of excellent trees to be planted in a wilderness; and indeed the work of conversion is a creation work; men are by it made new creatures, and are manifestly the workmanship of the hand of God.

Isaiah 41:20 In-Context

18 I will open streams on treeless hilltops and springs in valleys. I will make the desert into ponds and dry land into cascades of water.
19 I will plant in the desert cedar, acacia, myrtle, and olive trees; I will put in the wilderness cypress, elm, and pine as well,
20 so that they will see and know and observe and comprehend that the LORD's hand has done this, and the holy one of Israel has created it.
21 Present your case, says the LORD. Bring forward your evidence, says Jacob's king.
22 Let the idols approach and tell us what will happen. The prior things—what are they? Announce them, and we'll think about them and know their significance. Or proclaim to us what is to come!
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