Isaiah 63:8

For he said, “For certain they are my people, children who are not disloyal.” 1 He became their Savior. 1

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For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour.

In Context

7I will tell of the acts of Yahweh's covenant faithfulness, the praiseworthy deeds of Yahweh. 1 I will tell of all that Yahweh has done for us, and of his great goodness to the house of Israel. 1 This compassion he has shown us because of his mercy, and with many deeds of covenant faithfulness. 1

9Through all their suffering, 1 he suffered too, and the angel from his presence saved them. 1 In his love and mercy he saved them, 1 and he lifted them up and carried them through all the ancient times. 1

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Cross References

Exodus 3:7Yahweh said, “I have certainly seen the suffering of my people who are in Egypt. I have heard their shouts because of their taskmasters, for I know about their suffering.

Exodus 6:7I will take you to myself as my people, and I will be your God. You will know that I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out from slavery under the Egyptians.

Exodus 24:7He took the book of the Covenant and read it aloud to the people. They said, “We will do all that Yahweh has spoken. We will be obedient.”

Deuteronomy 33:29Your blessings are many, Israel! 1 Who is like you, a people saved by Yahweh, 1 the shield of your help, 1 and the sword of your majesty? 1 Your enemies will come trembling to you; 1 you will trample down their high places.

Psalms 78:36But they would flatter him with their mouth 1 and lie to him with their words. 1

Isaiah 12:2See, God is my salvation; I will trust and will not fear, 1 for Yahweh, yes, Yahweh is my strength and song. He has become my salvation.” 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 63:8-15

Acknowledgments of Divine Goodness. ( b. c. 706.) 7 I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord , and the praises of the Lord , according to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. 8 For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour. 9 In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence… Read the whole commentary →

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