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Isaiah 43:7

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 43:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “every one that is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yea, whom I have made.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

every one that is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yea, whom I have made.
Isaiah 43:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 43

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Since thou hast been precious in my sight, [and] honorable, and I have loved thee; therefore will I give men in thy stead, and peoples instead of thy life.
5Fear not; for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;
6I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back; bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the end of the earth;
7every one that is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yea, whom I have made.
8Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.
9Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the peoples be assembled: who among them can declare this, and show us former things? let them bring their witnesses, that they may be justified; or let them hear, and say, It is truth.
10Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen; that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Even everyone that is called by my name, &c.] That is called by the name of God, a son or daughter of his; or by the name of Christ, a Christian; whoever belongs to the Lord, whom he calls by his name; and who, being called by his grace, call upon his name, make a profession of his name, and serve and worship him: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him, yea, I have made him; all which is expressive of the power and grace of God, in the regeneration and conversion of his people; which is a creation, a formation, a making them for himself, for the glory of his grace, and to show forth his praise; and therefore he will gather them in, and bring them into a body together, into a…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“called by my name--belong to Israel, whose people, as sons of God, bear the name of their Father (Isa 44:5; Isa 48:1). for my glory-- (Isa 43:21; Isa 29:23).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Every one that is called by my name - To be called by the name of anyone, is synonymous with being regarded as his son, since a son bears the name of his father (see Isaiah 44:5; Isaiah 48:1). The expression, therefore, means here, all who were regarded as the children of God; and the promise is, that all such should be re-gathered to their own land. For I have created him - (See the note at Isaiah 43:1). For my glory - In order to show forth, and illustrate my glory. They shall be, therefore, defended and protected; and my glory shall be shown in their recovery and salvation. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“For my glory - And therefore I will glorify my power and goodness, and faithfulness in delivering them. Formed - I have not only created them out of nothing, but I have also formed and made them my peculiar people. Isaiah 43:8”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“43:7 One of God’s purposes in restoring his people was to display his glory to the watching world.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“called: Isa 62:2-5, Isa 63:19; Jer 33:16; Act 11:26; Jam 2:7; Rev 3:12 for I: Isa 43:1, Isa 29:23; Psa 95:6, Psa 95:7, Psa 100:3; Joh 3:3-7; Co2 5:17; Gal 6:15; Eph 2:10; Tit 3:5-7 for my: Isa 43:21, Isa 48:11; Psa 50:23; Joh 15:8; Rom 9:23; Eph 1:6, Eph 1:12, Eph 2:4-7; Pe1 2:9; Pe1 4:11, Pe1 4:14 Isaiah 43:8”
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