3 He said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor."
3 And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.
3 And he said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified."
3 He said to me, "You're my dear servant, Israel, through whom I'll shine."
3 "And He said to me, 'You are My servant, O Israel, In whom I will be glorified.'
3 He said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, and you will bring me glory."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 49:3
Commentary on Isaiah 49:1-6
(Read Isaiah 49:1-6)
The great Author of redemption shows the authority for his work. The sword of his word slays the lusts of his people, and all at enmity with them. His sharp arrows wound the conscience; but all these wounds will be healed, when the sinner prays to him for mercy. But even the Redeemer, who spake as never man spake in his personal ministry, often seemed to labour in vain. And if Jacob will not be brought back to God, and Israel will not be gathered, still Christ will be glorious. This promise is in part fulfilled in the calling of the Gentiles. Men perish in darkness. But Christ enlightens men, and so makes them holy and happy.