Isaiah 45:9 Woe to him that strives with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth… Those who were primarily addressed were at variance with God their Creator on two accounts — 1. Because He permitted His people to be led captive by their enemies into a distant country, where they were oppressed. 2. Because, notwithstanding the servants of the Lord spoke much concerning their liberation, the event seemed altogether improbable, and beyond even the power of God to effect. (R. Macculloch.) Parallel Verses KJV: Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands? |
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