Isa 41:1 | JFB | STEP | 1. ( ). God is about to argue the case; therefore let the nations listen in reverential silence. Compare , , as to the spirit in which we ought to behave before God. before me-- rather (turning), "towards me" [Maurer]. islands-- including all regions beyond sea ( ), maritime regions, not merely isles in the strict sense. renew ... strength-- Let them gather their strength for the argument; let them adduce their strongest arguments (compare ; ). "Judgment" means here, to decide the point at issue between us.

‏ Isaiah 41:1

CHAPTER 41 Is 41:1-29. Additional Reasons Why the Jews Should Place Confidence in God's Promises of Delivering Them; He Will Raise Up a Prince as Their Deliverer, Whereas the Idols Could Not Deliver the Heathen Nations from That Prince.

1. (Zec 2:13). God is about to argue the case; therefore let the nations listen in reverential silence. Compare Ge 28:16, 17, as to the spirit in which we ought to behave before God.

before me--rather (turning), "towards me" [Maurer].

islands--including all regions beyond sea (Jr 25:22), maritime regions, not merely isles in the strict sense.

renew ... strength--Let them gather their strength for the argument; let them adduce their strongest arguments (compare Is 1:18; Job 9:32). "Judgment" means here, to decide the point at issue between us.