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They shall call them The holy people, The redeemed of Yahweh: and you shall be called Sought out, A city not forsaken.
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Your New, Honorable Identity
Commentators explain that this verse describes a complete reversal of fortune for God's people. They are given new, honorable names that reflect their new status. Titles like "The holy people" and "The redeemed of the Lord" signify that they are set apart and saved by God. This new identity is a source of ultimate honor and security, replacing a past of being forsaken and ignored.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they shall call them - It will be the honorable and just name by which they will be known, that they are a holy people, and that they ar…
19th Century
Anglican
The redeemed of the Lord. —Literally, ransomed, as in Isaiah 35:10; Isaiah 51:10.
Sought out ..…
16th Century
Protestant
And they shall call you a holy people. He describes the benefit of the Lord's coming; that is, because by showing that he takes care of hi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall call them the holy people; For whom the way is prepared, to whom the standard is lifted up, and the p…
Way shall be made for Christ's salvation; all difficulties shall be removed. He brings a reward of comfort and peace with him; but a work of humili…
13th Century
Catholic
For Zion’s sake. Here he promises the honor of glory to the people.
First, the prophet's petition is set forth.
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