English Standard Version
Isaiah 43:21
21the people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise.
Isaiah 43:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
- New International Version (NIV)the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.
- New King James Version (NKJV)This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise.
- New Living Translation (NLT)I have made Israel for myself, and they will someday honor me before the whole world.
Context of Isaiah 43:21
19Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. 20The wild beasts will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches, for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise. 22"Yet you did not call upon me, O Jacob; but you have been weary of me, O Israel! 23You have not brought me your sheep for burnt offerings, or honored me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with offerings, or wearied you with frankincense.
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עַם־זוּ֙ יָצַ֣רְתִּי לִ֔י תְּהִלָּתִ֖י יְסַפֵּֽרוּ׃ סRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for Isaiah 43:21
- Isaiah 50:7But the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.
- Isaiah 60:21Your people shall all be righteous; they shall possess the land forever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I might be glorified.
- Isaiah 61:3to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.
- Psalms 4:3But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.
- Psalms 102:18Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord:
- Proverbs 16:4The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
- Luke 1:74that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear,
- 1 Corinthians 6:19Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,
- 1 Corinthians 10:31So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- Ephesians 1:5he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,
- Ephesians 3:21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
- Colossians 1:16For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.
- Hebrews 13:15Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.
- 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Commentaries on Isaiah 43:21
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21This 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.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-21Verses 14-21 The deliverance from Babylon is foretold, but there is reference to greater events. The redemption of sinners by Christ, the conversion of the Gentiles, and the recall of the Jews, are described. All that is to be done to rescue sinners, and to bring the believer to glory, is little, compared with that wondrous work of love, the redemption of man.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 21One purpose of redemption is to honor God through the praises of the redeemed (see 1 Peter 2:9).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2121. This people--namely, The same as "My people, My chosen" (see Is 43:1, 7; Psa 102:18). my praise--on account of the many and great benefits conferred on them, especially their restoration.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Isaiah 43
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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