Isaiah 45:11

Isaiah 45:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)“This is what the Lord says— the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: Concerning things to come, do you question me about my children, or give me orders about the work of my hands?
• English Standard Version (ESV)Thus says the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, and the one who formed him: "Ask me of things to come; will you command me concerning my children and the work of my hands?
• New King James Version (NKJV)Thus says 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, you command Me.

Context of Isaiah 45:11

9Oy , to one who quarrels with his Maker, like a pot among the pots of the earth! Shall the clay say to the potter, “What have you made?” Or does your work say, “It has no handles”? 10Oy , to him who says to his father, “What have you begotten?” Or to a woman, “What have you born?” Thus says Adonai, the Holy One of Israel and its Maker, “Ask Me about the things to come upon My children. Then you will commit to Me the work of My hands. 12I made the earth and created man on it. My hands stretched out the heavens and I commanded all their host. 13“I stirred Cyrus up in righteousness and I will level all his roads. He will build My city and set My exiles free, with no price or bribe,” says Adonai-Tzva’ot.

Isaiah 45:11 word by word

כֹּֽה־אָמַ֧ר יְהוָ֛ה קְד֥וֹשׁ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל וְיֹצְר֑וֹ הָאֹתִיּ֣וֹת שְׁאָל֔וּנִי עַל־בָּנַ֛י וְעַל־פֹּ֥עַל יָדַ֖י תְּצַוֻּֽנִי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thus saithאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• the Holy Oneקָדוֹשׁqâdôsh qâdôsh · holyH6918
• of Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
• and his Makerיָצַרyâtsar · to form: formedH3335
• Askשָׁאַלshâ'al shâ'êl · to askH7592
• me of things to comeאָתָה'âthâh 'âthâ' · to comeH857
• concerning my sonsבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• and concerning the workפֹּ֫עַלpô‛al · workH6467
• of my handsיָדyâd · handH3027
• commandצָוָהtsâvâh · to commandH6680

Cross-references for Isaiah 45:11

• Isaiah 43:3For I am Adonai your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I have given Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in your place.
• Isaiah 48:17Thus says Adonai, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am Adonai your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go.
• Jeremiah 33:3“Call to Me, and I will answer you— I will tell you great and hidden things, which you do not know.”
• Ezekiel 36:37Thus says Adonai Elohim: “I will again be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them—I will populate them with people like a flock.
• Daniel 2:18so they would request mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his friends would not perish along with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
• Daniel 9:2in the first year of his reign—I, Daniel, understood from the books that according to the word of Adonai to Jeremiah the prophet, the number of the years for the fulfilling of the desolation of Jerusalem would be 70 years.
• Mark 11:24For this reason I say to you, whatever you pray and ask, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
• Jeremiah 3:19“Then I Myself said: ‘How gladly would I make you sons and give you a pleasant land— the most beautiful inheritance of the nations!’ I thought you would call Me—Avi!— and would not turn from following Me.
• Jeremiah 31:1Thus says Adonai: “The people surviving the sword found grace in the wilderness— where I gave Israel rest.”
• Romans 9:4who are Israelites. To them belong the adoption and the glory and the covenants and the giving of the Torah and the Temple service and the promises.
• 2 Corinthians 6:18I will be a father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says Adonai-Tzva’ot.”
• Galatians 3:26For you are all sons of God through trusting in Messiah Yeshua.
• Isaiah 29:23for when he sees his children, the work of My hands in his midst, they will sanctify My Name; they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and stand in awe of the God of Israel.
• Isaiah 43:7Everyone who is called by My Name, whom I created for My glory. I formed him—yes, I made him!”
• Isaiah 60:21Then your people will all be righteous. They will possess the land forever— the branch of His planting, the work of My hands— that I may be glorified.

Commentaries on Isaiah 45:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Ask me of things to come "And he that formeth the things which are to come" - I read ויוצר veyotser, without the ו vau suffixed; from the Septuagint, who join it in construction with the following word, ̔ . "Do ye question me." - תשאלוני tishaluni, Chald. recte; praecedit ת tau ; et sic forte legerunt reliqui Intt. - Secker. "The Chaldee has, more properly, תשאלוני tishaluni, with a ת tau preceding; and thus the other interpreters probably read." The…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Thus saith the Lord - This verse is designed still further to illustrate the general subject referred to in this chapter, and especially to show them, that instead of complaining of his designs, or of finding fault with his sovereignty, it was their privilege to inquire respecting his dealings, and even to command‘ him. He was willing to be inquired of, and to instruct them in regard to the events which were occurring. And his Maker - (See the note at…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-19Verses 11-19 Believers may ask in prayer for what they need; if for their good, it will not be withheld. But how common to hear God called to account for his dealings with man! Cyrus provided for the returning Jews. Those redeemed by Christ shall be provided for. The restoration would convince many, and convert some; and all that truly join the Lord, find his service perfect freedom. Though God be his people's God and Saviour, yet sometimes he lays them…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9-11pot … the potter … him … his father: It is foolish for a creature to question the wisdom of its creator.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. Ask ... command--Instead of striving with Me in regard to My purposes, your wisdom is in prayer to ask, and even command Me, in so far as it is for My glory, and for your real good (Mr 11:24; Joh 16:23, 13, latter part of the verse; 1Jo 3:22). sons--(Is 54:13; Ga 3:26). work of my hands--spiritually (Ep 2:10); also literal Israel (Is 60:21). Maurer translates, instead of "command," Leave it to Me, in My dealings concerning My sons and concerning the…Read the comment

Topics related to Isaiah 45:11

• Condescension of God
• God
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Commentaries on Isaiah 45

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings