Isaiah 49:3
+ 49:3 a MP: Messiah is God’s servant. (John 4:34, 6:38; Phil 2:7) He said to me, “You are my servant; 2 + 49:3 b MP: Messiah is called Israel. Messiah comes from the nation of Israel [God prevails]. Messiah is also called Israel as the patriarch Jacob was renamed Israel (Gen 32:28). Being called Israel as a relationship role, Messiah is the example of right relationship with Yahweh for all Israel to emulate. (John 8:54-55, 12:49-50) Israel [God prevails], + 49:3 b MP: The work that Messiah does will glorify God. (Matt 15:30-31; John 12:27-29, 17:1-5) in whom I will be glorified.” 1
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In The King James Version
And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 42:1+ 42:1 a MP: Messiah is God’s chosen servant that brings delight to his Lord. (Matt 12:17-18) “Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; 2 + 42:1 b MP: Messiah pleases God. (Matt 3:16-17, 17:5) my chosen, in whom my soul delights— 2 + 42:1 c MP: Messiah has the Spirit of God upon him. (See also Is 61:1-2). (Matt 3:16b; Acts 10:38a) I have put my Ruach ·Spirit, Breath· on him. 2 + 42:1 d MP: Messiah provides “justice” to the Gentiles. (See also Is 11:3-4). (Matt 12:18d, 24:14) He will bring mishpat ·justice· to the nations. 1
Isaiah 44:23Sing, you heavens, for Adonai has done it! 2 Shout, you lower parts of the earth! 2 Break out into singing, you mountains, O forest, all of your trees, 2 for Adonai has redeemed Jacob [Supplanter], 2 and will glorify himself in Israel [God prevails]. 1
Isaiah 53:10+ 53:10 a MP: God will afflict the Messiah, in association with bearing sin. (John 12:7-33; Gal 1:4; 1 Pet 2:24) Yet it pleased Adonai to bruise him. 2 He has caused him to suffer. 1 + 53:10 b MP: Messiah offers himself as a sin offering. (Matt 20:28b; Eph 5:2) To see if he would + 53:10 b MP: God’s desire is fulfilled in Messiah being a sin offering. This end goal is God’s purpose. In context, God pleasure is linked to a sin offering being provided. An atonement, a redemption, and a covering for sin was accomplished through that offering for all people who are associated (see Is 53:5-6, 53:11) bringing God pleasure. Being associated with the sin offering is seen in (Lev 4:4, 4:15, 4:24, 4:29, 4:33). (John 17:1-5; Rom 4:25; Eph 1:16-23; Heb 10:9-10; 1 John 2:2) present himself as a fault incurring guilt offering. 2 If he does, he will see his offspring, 1 + 53:10 c MP: Messiah is resurrected from death and has life beyond the grave. “He will prolong / lengthen his days”. (Luke 24:6-7, 24:46; Acts 2:24) and he will prolong his days, 2 and Adonai’s pleasure will prosper in his hand. 1
Matthew 17:5While he was still speaking, behold, + 17:5. MP: “Kiss the Son” shows God has a Son deserving honor. (Ps 2:12) + 17:5. MP: Messiah pleases God. (Is 42:1b) a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my agapetos ·beloved, esteemed· Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”
John 12:28+ 12:28. MPr: The glory referenced in the first clause of this verse is of the King Messiah. The second clause is proof of its Messianic application. (Ps 21:5 (Heb Bible 21:6) in Yalkut on Numbers 27:20, Midrash Ps 21:5). In addition, this passage is directly applied to the Messiah in (Midrash Genesis 15). (Ps 21:5 (Heb Bible 21:6)) + 12:28. MPr: Rephrasing “the Son of Man” with “King Messiah”. (Targum on Ps 80:17 (Heb Bible 80:18)). (Ps 80:17 (Heb Bible 80:18)) Abba ·Father familiar, Dear Dad·, glorify your name!” Then there came a voice out of the sky, saying, “I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.”
John 15:8“In this is 'Avi ·my Father· glorified, that you bear much fruit; and so you will be my disciples.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 49:2-7
Encouragement to the Gentiles. ( b. c. 706.) 1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. 2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; 3 And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. 4 Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and… Read the whole commentary →