everyone who is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yes, whom I have made.’”
Isa 43:5-7 The encouraging “Fear not” is here resumed, for the purpose of assigning a still further reason. “Fear not; for I am with thee: I bring thy seed from the east, and from the west will I gather them; I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the...
Commenting on Isaiah 43:5-7
[Even] every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; verily, I have made him. (g) Meaning that he could not be unmindful of them, unless he would neglect his own Name and glory.
After reproving Jacob's stubborn disobedience, God's goodness blazes forth all the brighter: He continues His love and care for His people. Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound; mercy rejoices against judgment, and the sun breaks from behind dark clouds to shine the brighter.
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Commenting on Isaiah 43:1-7