Isaiah 43:21

“This people have I formed for myself, &c.] The Gentiles, compared to a desert and wilderness, wild and uncultivated, distinguished from Jacob and Israel in the next verse, and the same with the chosen people before mentioned; who being chosen of God, and redeemed by Christ, are formed anew by the Spirit of Christ, made new creatures, regenerated, and transformed by the renewing of their minds, and conformed to the image of Christ, and having him formed in their souls, and principles of grace and holiness wrought in them; in consequence of which they reformed in their lives and conversation, and were also formed into a Gospel church state, and all this done by the Lord for himself, his…”

“This people--namely, The same as "My people, My chosen" (see Isa 43:1, Isa 43:7; Psa 102:18). my praise--on account of the many and great benefits conferred on them, especially their restoration.”

“This people have I formed for myself - To preserve the remembrance of my name; to transmit the knowledge of the true God to future times, and to celebrate my praise (see the notes at Isaiah 43:1). They shall show forth my praise - They shall celebrate my goodness; or, by their restoration to their own land, they shall show manifestly that they are my people. return to 'Top of Page'”

“43:21 One purpose of redemption is to honor God through the praises of the redeemed (see 1 Pet 2:9).”

“Isa 50:7, Isa 60:21, Isa 61:3; Psa 4:3, Psa 102:18; Pro 16:4; Luk 1:74, Luk 1:75; Co1 6:19, Co1 6:20; Co1 10:31; Eph 1:5-12, Eph 3:21; Col 1:16; Tit 2:14; Heb 13:15; Pe1 2:9 Isaiah 43:22”