Isaiah 49:5 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | WEB

Now says Yahweh who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, and that Israel be gathered to him (for I am honorable in the eyes of Yahweh, and my God is become my strength);

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

And now, says the Lord that formed me - This verse contains the reason why he cherished the hope that his work would not be unaccep…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Though Israel be not gathered. —Better, and that Israel be gathered to Him. The negative, as in Isaiah 9:3, comes from an…

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century

Baptist

19th Century

And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I…

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century

Protestant

16th Century

And now saith Jehovah. By this verse He confirms the former statement and offers more abundant consolation by repeating that calling. This…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And now, says the Lord
Jehovah the Father, in confirmation of the call, office, and work of Christ, which he has dec…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

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. …

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century

Catholic

13th Century

Give ear, you islands. In this part, he describes the order of liberation in more detail. Regarding this, he does two things:

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