The idols of Babylon could not save themselves. God saveth his faithful people to the end. Idols are not comparable to God for power, or present salvation.
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THE third section of this discourse, contained in the present chapter, is divided into two parts. In the former, or prophetic part, the overthrow of the Babylonish idolatry is foretold, Isaiah 46:1-2 and in the second part, the sinners among the people are called to repentance, and convinced of the vanity of idols, and the true divinity of the God of Israel. And herein we have, first, a kind address to the faithful, assuring them of Jehovah's constant regard towards them. Secondly, The conviction itself drawn from the vanity of idols, and the manner of forming them, Isaiah 46:5-7 from the illustrious works of God in former times, Isaiah 46:8-9 and from the predictions certainly fulfilled, or to be fulfilled by him; whereof this deliverance from captivity is produced as an instance; Isaiah 46:10-11. Thirdly, the unbelievers are particularly refuted, who doubted the completion of these predictions and promises, Isaiah 46:12-13.