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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Isaiah 43:7

Verse Isaiah 43:7. Every one that is called by my name] All who worship the true God, and are obedient to his laws.

I have created him] בראתיו berathiv. I have produced him out of nothing.

For my glory] Ten MSS., three ancient, and the Syriac and Vulgate, read לכבודי licabodi, without the conjunction ו vau, and.

I have formed him] יצרתיו yetsartiv. I have given him that particular form and shape which are best suited to his station in life.

I have made him] עשיתיו asithiv. I have adapted him to the accomplishment of my counsels and designs.

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