Isaiah 44:24

Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I [am] the LORD that maketh all [things]; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;

Thus saith {H559} the LORD {H3068}, thy redeemer {H1350}, and he that formed {H3335} thee from the womb {H990}, I am the LORD {H3068} that maketh {H6213} all things; that stretcheth forth {H5186} the heavens {H8064} alone; that spreadeth abroad {H7554} the earth {H776} by myself;

Here is what ADONAI says, your Redeemer, he who formed you in the womb: "I am ADONAI, who makes all things, who stretched out the heavens all alone, who spread out the earth all by myself.

Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth,

Thus saith Jehovah, thy Redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb: I am Jehovah, that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth (who is with me?);

Commentary

Context

Isaiah 44:24 is part of a powerful prophetic message from the prophet Isaiah, delivered during a time when the people of Israel were grappling with idolatry and the threat of exile. This chapter, in particular, serves as a divine indictment against the futility of worshipping idols made by human hands, contrasting them sharply with the incomparable power and unique identity of the one true God. The verses immediately preceding this one (Isaiah 44:21-23) call Israel to remember their Creator and Redeemer, promising forgiveness and restoration. Verse 24 then lays the foundational reason for such trust and hope: God's absolute sovereignty as the sole Creator.

Key Themes

  • God as the Sole Creator and Architect: The verse emphatically declares God's exclusive role in creation. Phrases like "maketh all things," "stretcheth forth the heavens alone," and "spreadeth abroad the earth by myself" leave no room for any co-creator or rival deity. This establishes God's omnipotence and self-sufficiency, highlighting His unmatched power over the cosmos. It reminds us that the entire universe owes its existence to Him, from the very beginning of creation.
  • God as Redeemer and Personal Maker: Before affirming His cosmic power, the LORD identifies Himself as "thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb." This shows a profound connection between God's vast, universal power and His intimate, personal relationship with His people. He is not just the distant architect of the universe but also the one who personally formed each individual, demonstrating His intricate care and intentional design. The title "redeemer" (Hebrew: Go'el) evokes the image of a kinsman who delivers from bondage or debt, recalling God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt and His promise of future restoration.

Linguistic Insights

  • The name "LORD" (Hebrew: Yahweh), used here, is God's covenant name, emphasizing His self-existent, eternal, and unchanging nature. It signifies His personal relationship with His people.
  • The term "redeemer" (Hebrew: Go'el) carries significant weight, referring to a close relative who had the right and responsibility to restore a family member's land, freedom, or avenge their blood. This highlights God's commitment to deliver and restore His people.
  • "Formed thee from the womb" uses the Hebrew verb yatsar, which often refers to a potter shaping clay. This implies deliberate, careful, and artistic craftsmanship, emphasizing God's personal and intricate involvement in the creation of each individual, as also expressed in Psalm 139:13.

Practical Application

Isaiah 44:24 offers profound comfort and a solid foundation for faith. Knowing that the God who "stretcheth forth the heavens alone" is also "thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb" provides immense security. It means the same omnipotent power that sustains the universe is personally invested in your life. This verse calls us to trust in God's unique authority and power, to reject anything that would take His place in our hearts (modern "idols"), and to find our identity and purpose in being wonderfully made and eternally redeemed by Him.

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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 45:12

    I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, [even] my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.

  • Isaiah 42:5

    ¶ Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:

  • Isaiah 54:5

    For thy Maker [is] thine husband; the LORD of hosts [is] his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

  • Isaiah 45:18

    For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I [am] the LORD; and [there is] none else.

  • Isaiah 51:13

    And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where [is] the fury of the oppressor?

  • Job 9:8

    Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.

  • Isaiah 44:2

    Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, [which] will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.
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