Isaiah 49:8

Adonai says, “In an acceptable time I have answered you, 2 and in a day of yishu'ah ·salvation· I have helped you. + 49:8. Quoted in 2 Cor 6:2 1 + 49:8 b MP: “Preserved you as a covenant for the people” - the restoring the land and distributing inheritance was anticipated at Messiah’s coming (see in Luke 24:21 and Acts 1:6). The national-political redemption is yet to come at the demise of the anti-Messiah and the establishment of Messiah’s eternal kingdom. (Rev 19:11-21 is describing Ezekiel ch 38-39 and Daniel ch 11). Judaism in the days of Yeshua expected political redemption with the Messiah (Luke 24:21; Acts 1:6). (Also referenced: Luke 24:21; Acts 1:6; 2 Cor 6:2; Rev 19:11-21+; Ezekiel ch 38-39 and Daniel ch 11). (Matt 26:28) I will preserve you, and give you for a covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties· of the people, 2 to raise up the land, to make them inherit the desolate heritage: 1

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Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages;

In Context

7+ 49:7 a MP: Messiah is despised. (See also Ps 69:4b). (John 15:23-25) Adonai, the Go'eil Isra'el [Redeemer of God prevails], and his Holy One, 2 says to him whom man despises, to him whom the nation abhors, to a servant of rulers: 1 “Kings shall see and rise up; 2 princes, and they shall hawa ·bow low, prostrate· to worship; 2 because of Adonai who is faithful, even haKadosh Isra'el [the Holy One of God prevails], who has chosen you.” 1

9saying to those who are bound, ‘Come out!’; 2 to those who are in darkness, ‘Show yourselves!’ 1 “They shall feed along the paths, 2 and their pasture shall be on all treeless heights. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 2:8+ 2:8. MP: Messiah will ask God for His inheritance, the nations of the world. (John 17:4-10 (context 17:4-24); Acts 13:46-49) Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, 2 + 2:8 b MP: Messiah is given authority over all nations. (Matt 28:18) the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession. 1

Psalms 75:3The earth and all its inhabitants quake. 2 I firmly hold its pillars. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·. 1

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 44:26who confirms the word of his servant, 2 and performs the counsel of his messengers; 1 who says of Jerusalem [City of peace], ‘She will be inhabited;’ 2 and of the cities of Judah [Praised], ‘They will be built,’ 2 and ‘I will raise up its waste places;’ 1

Isaiah 50:7For 'Adonay Adonai [Lord Yahweh] will help me. 2 Therefore I have not been confounded. 1 + 50:7 b MP: Messiah’s face is set like flint, steadfast. (Luke 9:51) Therefore I have set my face like a flint, 2 and I know that I shall not be disappointed. 1

Isaiah 51:163I have put my words in your mouth, 2 and have covered you in the shadow of my hand, 1 that I may plant the heavens, 2 and lay the foundations of the earth, 2 and tell Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], ‘You are my people.’” 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 49:8-13

Encouragement to the Gentiles. ( b. c. 706.) 7 Thus saith the Lord , the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the Lord that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee. 8 Thus saith the Lord , In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the… Read the whole commentary →

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