Isa 45:21 | JFB | STEP | 21. Challenge the worshippers of idols ( ). take counsel together-- as to the best arguments wherewith to defend the cause of idolatry. who ... from that time-- ( , ; see on ). Which of the idols has done what God hath, namely, foretold, primarily as to Cyrus; ultimately as to the final restoration of Israel hereafter? The idolatry of Israel before Cyrus' time will have its counterpart in the Antichrist and the apostasy, which shall precede Christ's manifestation. just ... and ... Saviour-- righteous in keeping His promises, and therefore a Saviour to His people. Not only is it not inconsistent with, but it is the result of, His righteousness, or justice, that He should save His redeemed ( , ; , ; ).

‏ Isaiah 45:21

21. Challenge the worshippers of idols (Is 41:1).

take counsel together--as to the best arguments wherewith to defend the cause of idolatry.

who ... from that time--(Is 41:22, 23; see on Is 44:8). Which of the idols has done what God hath, namely, foretold, primarily as to Cyrus; ultimately as to the final restoration of Israel hereafter? The idolatry of Israel before Cyrus' time will have its counterpart in the Antichrist and the apostasy, which shall precede Christ's manifestation.

just ... and ... Saviour--righteous in keeping His promises, and therefore a Saviour to His people. Not only is it not inconsistent with, but it is the result of, His righteousness, or justice, that He should save His redeemed (Is 42:6, 21; Psa 85:10, 11; Ro 3:26).