15 Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.
15 Truly you are a God who has been hiding himself, the God and Savior of Israel.
15 Truly, you are a God who hides himself, O God of Israel, the Savior.
15 Clearly, you are a God who works behind the scenes, God of Israel, Savior God.
15 Truly You are God, who hide Yourself, O God of Israel, the Savior!
15 Truly, OÂ God of Israel, our Savior, you work in mysterious ways.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 45:15
Commentary on Isaiah 45:11-19
(Read Isaiah 45:11-19)
Believers may ask in prayer for what they need; if for their good, it will not be withheld. But how common to hear God called to account for his dealings with man! Cyrus provided for the returning Jews. Those redeemed by Christ shall be provided for. The restoration would convince many, and convert some; and all that truly join the Lord, find his service perfect freedom. Though God be his people's God and Saviour, yet sometimes he lays them under his frowns; but let them wait upon the Lord who hides his face. There is a world without end; and it will be well or ill with us, according as it shall be with us in that world. The Lord we serve and trust, is God alone. All that God has said is plain, satisfactory, and just. As God in his word calls us to seek him, so he never denied believing prayers, nor disappointed believing expectations. He gives grace sufficient, and comfort and satisfaction of soul.