Isaiah 43:16,17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters;

Thus saith the Lord, which maketh a way in the sea - Allusion to the deliverance of Israel, and overthrow of Pharaoh in the Red Sea, the standing illustration of God's unchanging character toward His people, (Ex

14.)

Verse 17. Which bringeth forth the chariot ... and the power - the might of the enemies' host; every mighty warrior.

They shall lie down together - as Pharaoh's army sank "together" in a watery grave.

Isaiah 43:16-17

16 Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters;

17 Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow.