Isaiah 43:7

Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. EVERY ONE THAT IS CALLED BY MY NAME - everyone that belongs to Israel, whose people, as sons of God, best the name of their Father (; ). FOR I HAVE CREATED HIM FOR MY GLORY - (; .)...

7._All called. _Such is my interpretation of this clause, for the Prophet has made use of the singular number instead of the plural. Interpreters have mistaken the import of this mode of expression; for they explain it thus, “Whosoever have been called by my name, I have formed them to my glory.” But I understand it thus, “All called,” that is, “All shall be called by my name;” as he says in other passages, “My name shall be called upon them.” (Genesis 48:16; Deuteronomy 28:10; Isaiah 4:1.) Why so? “Because I have created them, I have formed them, I have made them for my glory.” He pursues the subject which he formerly handled about gathering the people into one body, though they have been scattered into various and distant parts of the world; as if he had said, “I

1-7 God's favour and good-will to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. The new creature, wherever it is, is of God's forming. All who are redeemed with the blood of his Son, he has set apart for himself. Those that have God for them need not fear who or what can be against them. What are Egypt and Ethiopia, all their lives and treasures, compared with the blood of Christ? True believers are precious in God's sight, his delight is in them, above any people. Though they went as through fire and water, yet, while they had God with them, they need fear no evil; they should be born up, and brought out. The faithful are encouraged. They were to be assembled from every quarter. And with this pleasing object in view, the prophet again dissuades from anxious fears....

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....

EVERY ONE THAT IS CALLED BY MY NAME - To be called by the name of anyone, is synonymous with being regarded as his son, since a son bears the name of his father (see Isaiah 44:5; Isaiah 48:1). The expression, therefore, means here, all who were regarded as the children of God; and the promise is, that all such should be re-gathered to their own land. FOR I HAVE CREATED HIM - (See the note at Isaiah 43:1). FOR MY GLORY - In order to show forth, and illustrate my glory. They shall be, therefore, defended and protected; and my glory shall be shown in their recovery and salvation....

EXPOSITION ISAIAH 43:1 A RENEWED PROMISE TO ISRAEL OF PROTECTION AND DELIVERANCE. Severe rebuke (Isaiah 42:18) is followed, as so often in Isaiah (Isaiah 1:25-23; Isaiah 4:2; Isaiah 9:1, etc.), by comfort and consolation. Israel is assured that God has not cast him off, and promised the comfort of the Divine presence during the existing tribulation (verse 2), and. a speedy restorati

EVEN EVERYONE THAT IS CALLED BY MY NAME,.... That is called by the name of God, a son or daughter of his; or by the name of Christ, a Christian; whoever belongs to the Lord, whom he calls by his name; and who, being called by his grace, call upon his name, make a profession of his name, and serve and worship him: FOR I HAVE CREATED HIM FOR MY GLORY, I HAVE FORMED HIM, YEA, I HAVE MADE HIM; all which is expressive of the power and grace of God, in the regeneration and conversion of his people; which is a creation, a formation, a making them for himself, for the glory of his grace, and to show forth his praise; and therefore he will gather them in, and bring them into a body together, into a church state, that this end may be answered....

In this chapter the Lord comforts his people. By his divine foresight he perceives that there are great and varied trials a little way ahead, and therefore he prepares them for the ordeal. They are to go through rushing waters and flaming fires; and he kindly bids them not to be afraid. How often in God's word do We read those tender, gracious words, «Fear not!» Should not the trembling ones listen to the voice of their God, and obey it when he saith to them «Fear not»? It is not right for you who fear God to fear anything else. Once brought to know the Lord, who can harm you? Abiding under the shadow of the Almighty, what danger need you dread? Nay, rather, be of good comfort, and press forward with peaceful confidence, though floods and flames await you. To encourage his people to rise superior to their fears, the gracious God goes on to issue matchless promises: «When thou passest thr...

CHAPTER 43 Jehovah Speaks in Comfort to His People 1. _What Jehovah is and will be to Israel (Isaiah 43:1)_ 2. _Second address to the blind and deaf people (Isaiah 43:8)_ 3. _Jehovah deals with their enemies (Isaiah 43:14)_ 4. _Blessed things to come: They shall show forth My praise (Isaiah 43:18)_ 5. _Jehovah's loving appeal and promise to remember their sins no more (Isaiah 43:22) _ Chapter s 43-45 must be studied together. Jehovah speaks in these Chapter s as nowhere else in the prophetic Word. Note the man

HAVING CHASTISED, YAHWEH WILL REDEEM HIS PEOPLE. Since Yahweh has sent Israel into exile, He can bring her back. He bids her be of good courage. His people shall not be overwhelmed by the calamities He brings upon them. He will ransom them, compensating the conqueror with Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sheba. The sons of Israel shall be gathered from their dispersion. ISAIAH 43:1_ b._ The verbs are futures. Isaiah 43:2. Read, and rivers shall not. Isaiah 43:3. Seba: not certainly identified; presumably an African state bordering on Ethiopia. Isaiah 43:4. men: read lands....