Isaiah 43:21

the people which I formed for myself, + 43:21. Quoted in 1 Pet 2:9 2 that they might declare my tehilah ·praise song·. 1

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In The King James Version

This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.

In Context

20The animals of the field shall honor me, 2 the jackals and the ostriches; 1 because I give water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, 2 to give drink to my people, my chosen, 2

22Yet you have not called on me, Jacob [Supplanter]; 2 but you have been weary of me, Israel [God prevails]. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 4:3But know that Adonai has set apart for himself him who is godly: 2 Adonai will sh'ma ·hear obey· when I call to him. 1

Psalms 102:18This will be written for the generation to come. 2 A people which will be created will Halleluyah ·praise Yah·. 1

Proverbs 16:4Adonai has made everything for its own end— 2 yes, even the wicked for the day of evil. 1

Isaiah 60:21+ 60:21. MPr: Rabbi Johanan also said: The son of David will come only in a generation that is either altogether righteous or altogether wicked. Either “in a generation that is altogether righteous,” – as it is written, “Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land forever” (Is 60:21). Or “altogether wicked” - as it is written, “and he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor” (Is 59:16). For it is also written, “For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it” (Is 48:11). (Is 60:21 in Talmud Sanhedrin Folio 98A). (Matt 24:21-22) Then your people will all be righteous. 2 They will inherit the land forever, 2 the branch of my planting, 2 the work of my hands, 2 that I may be glorified. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 43:15-22

Promises to God's People. ( b. c. 708.) 14 Thus saith the Lord , your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships. 15 I am the Lord , your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. 16 Thus saith the Lord , which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; 17 Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are… Read the whole commentary →

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