Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 45:23

23. I have sworn by my self , the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness , and shall not return , that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear .

Which is the highest and most solemn oath that is possible, Heb. 6. 13. and therefore signifies, that the matter here sworn is of an extraordinary importance.

It is not a vain word rashly uttered, and afterwards never remembred nor observed, but what I sincerely speak, and will most faithfully and infallibly perform.

To wit, unto me voyd, or without effect, as this phrase is more fully delivered, Isa. 55. 11. It is a metaphor from Ambassadours, who sometimes return to their Princes without any success in their business.

Not onely the Iews, but a people of all Nations shall worship me, and submit to my laws; which is signified by an outward act, the bowing of the knee, which is a posture of reverence and subjection; and by one eminent part of Gods worship, which is swearing by his name.

Marginal references: Chap. 55. 11; Rom. 14. 11. Phil. 2. 10.