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Chosen by Grace, Not Merit
Commentators stress that Israel's identity as God's "servant" and "chosen" people is not based on their own merit but on God's sovereign grace and election. John Calvin calls this an "undeserved favor." This special calling is meant to be a source of security and a motivation to live differently from the surrounding world, which trusts in idols.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 41:8
18th Century
Theologian
But you, Israel, are my servant - This is an address directly to the Jews, and is designed to show them, in view of the truths whic…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 41:8
19th Century
Bishop
But thou, Israel, art my servant ... —The verse is important as the first introduction of the servant of the Lord, who is…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 41:8
19th Century
Preacher
But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.
Let us, for the time being, forget the p…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 41:8
16th Century
Theologian
But thou, Israel, art my servant. He now shows how unreasonable it is to confuse the people of Israel with the Gentile nations, even thoug…
John Gill
On Isaiah 41:8
17th Century
Pastor
But you, Israel, are my servant As the great spread and success of the Gospel could not fail of drawing the resentment of…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 41:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Can any pagan god raise up someone in righteousness, make whatever use of him he pleases, and make him victorious over the nations? The Lord did so…