God Hidden from the Sinner
A. Gatty, M. A. Isaiah 45:15 Truly you are a God that hide yourself, O God of Israel, the Savior. There is a hiding of Himself mentioned in the Scripture — God's spiritual withdrawal of Himself from our souls, which, far from being His voluntary purpose concerning us, is a dire misfortune which we entail upon ourselves, — a correcting punishment in all cases — a tremendous judgment in some. It is most important, therefore, that we should consider the different instances in which God may be said to be spiritually hidden from us, in order that we may learn how to avoid falling into so heavy a calamity, as well as how best to profit by it when God's chastening hand so visits us. 1. God is often hidden from us in prayer. 2. He must be hidden from us whenever we presumptuously sin against Him. 3. He is also hidden when we feel a want of reliance on Him, and comfort in Him, under the ordinary trials and sufferings of the present life. (A. Gatty, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour. WEB: Most certainly you are a God who hidden yourself, God of Israel, the Savior.'"