Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 45:11

11. Thus saith the LORD, the holy One of Israel, and his maker ; Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me .

Israels Maker, who not onely Created him, as I did all others, but made him a new Creature, and a peculiar People to my self.

The Words thus rendred, contain a concession or permission; and the Sence may be this, Although the Potter doth not give an account to the Clay, nor Parents to their Children; yet I will so far condescend to you, as to be at your Command in this matter, to give you an account of these great Actions of mine, for which you quarrel with me. As for the Expression, Command ye me, though it seem to be harsh, yet there are instances in Scripture of such wonderful Condescentions, as when it is said, that The Lord will make his People in Heaven to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them, Luk. 12. 37. But the Words seem to be better rendred interrogatively, as they are in the Margent, and by some other Interpreters, Do you, or, will you ask me of things to come concerning my Sons, and concerning the work of mine hands will ye command me? Will you not allow me that Liberty which your selves take, of disposing of my own Children and Works, as I see fit? Must I give you an account of, these matters? Will you set Bounds to me by your commands, that I shall do this, and not that according to your good pleasure? This is intolerable boldness in you; and yet I am able to give a good account of my Actions. And the Account is given in the following Verse.

Marginal references: Heb. do they ask me of things to come concerning my Sons, and concerning the work of my hands will ye command me?