Isa 45:15, 17 | JFB | e4.org | 15. God that hidest thyself —HORSLEY , after JEROME , explains this as the confession of Egypt, &c., that God is concealed in human form in the person of Jesus. Rather, connected with , the prophet, contemplating the wonderful issue of the seemingly dark counsels of God, implies a censure on those who presume to question God's dealings ( ). Faith still discerns, even under the veil, the covenant-keeping "God of Israel, the Saviour" ( ).

‏ Isaiah 45:15

15. God that hidest thyself—HORSLEY, after JEROME, explains this as the confession of Egypt, &c., that God is concealed in human form in the person of Jesus. Rather, connected with Isa 45:9, 10, the prophet, contemplating the wonderful issue of the seemingly dark counsels of God, implies a censure on those who presume to question God's dealings (Isa 55:8, 9; De 29:29). Faith still discerns, even under the veil, the covenant-keeping "God of Israel, the Saviour" (Isa 8:17).

‏ Isaiah 45:17

17. in the Lord— (Isa 45:24, 25), contrasted with the idols which cannot give even temporary help (Isa 45:16); in Jehovah there is everlasting salvation (Isa 26:4).

not . . . ashamed—opposed to the doom of the idolaters, who, in the hour of need, shall be "ashamed" (see on Isa 45:16).