The only hope of all humankind is in Yahweh. Pagans will turn to the Lord in repentance because of His power to deliver, His faithfulness to His promises, and His complete righteousness. The Israelites will also eventually bow in submission to the only true God, enjoying His salvation and glorifying Him. This will happen when Jesus Christ returns to the earth. [source][source][source]
The emphasis now shifts from God as the true Savior ( Isaiah 45:20-25) to the idols who cannot save ( Isaiah 46:1-7). The following pericope sums up the argument that Yahweh is superior to pagan gods, and expands the idea introduced in Isaiah 45:20 : that a god that people need to carry cannot save. [source][source][source]