Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Isaiah 42:8; Isaiah 43:3, Isaiah 43:11; Isaiah 44:8; Isaiah 46:9).
girded thee--whereas "I will loose (the girdle off) the loins of kings" (Isaiah 45:1), strengthening thee, but enfeebling them before thee.
though . . . not known me-- (Isaiah 45:4). God knows His elect before they are made to know Him (Galatians 4:9; John 15:16).
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Isaiah 45:1
Isaiah 46:9
Isaiah 54:16
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