Charles Ellicott Commentary Isaiah 43:25

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Isaiah 43:25

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Isaiah 43:25

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake; and I will not remember thy sins." — Isaiah 43:25 (ASV)

I, even I ... —As in Isaiah 1:2; Isaiah 1:18, the analogy with which may be noted as evidence of identity of authorship, the incisive words that prove the guilt of Israel are followed by the fullest offer of pardon on repentance. And this He does for His own sake, to manifest the everlasting righteousness which is also the everlasting love. The blotting out finds an echo in Colossians 2:14.