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Isaiah 54:16

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.

Isaiah 54:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 54:16

Theological / Devotional

The waster. That is, the one who lays waste, or ravages. God asserts His sovereign control over the powers of earth. No forces may operate except as He shall permit (see on Dan. 4:17). No enemy may pass the bounds God has set for him.

By SdaBc