the people which I formed for myself, that they might set forth my praise.
The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.
This people I have formed for Myself, My praise they recount.
This people have I formed for myself: they shall shew forth my praise.
Isaiah — Isaiah — Scripture, Old Testament.
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He that is the first cause is the highest end both of the first and of the new creation. The Lord has made all things for himself, his Israel especially, to be to him for a people, and for a name, and for a praise; and no otherwise can they be for him, or serviceable to him, than as his grace is glorified in them, Jer. xiii.
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan
A method taken to prepare the people for their deliverance, by putting them in mind of their sins, by which they had provoked God to send them into captivity and continue them there, that they might repent and seek to God for pardoning mercy,
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan
For, (1.) They had cast off prayer: Thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob! Jacob was a man famous for prayer ( Hosea xii. 4 ); his seed bore his name, but did not tread in his steps, and therefore are justly upbraided with it.
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan
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For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Thus saith the Lord that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.
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.
But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
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