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Christ, the True Israel
While the name 'Israel' usually refers to the nation, commentators overwhelmingly identify the servant in this verse as the Messiah, Jesus Christ. They argue that the descriptions of this servant in the surrounding verses can only apply to an individual, and specifically to Christ. He is seen as the one who perfectly fulfills the ideal and calling that the nation of Israel was meant to embody.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 49:3
18th Century
Theologian
And said to me - That is, as I suppose, to the Messiah. God said to Him that He was His servant; He by whom He would be particularl…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 49:3
19th Century
Bishop
You are my servant, O Israel. —Not that the “Servant” is merely the nation, but that he fulfills its ideal. “Israel” had …
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 49:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
Listen, O isles, to me, and listen, you people from afar; The LORD has called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother he has made mentio…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 49:3
16th Century
Theologian
Thou art my servant, O Israel. It is of great importance to connect this verse with the preceding one, because this shows that the Prophet…
John Gill
On Isaiah 49:3
17th Century
Pastor
And said unto me
Both in the everlasting council, and when he made a covenant with him in eternity; when he found hi…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 49:1–6
17th Century
Minister
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. …