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Isaiah 44:5

Isaiah 44:5
One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel.

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Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

One shall say, I am the Lord's,.... This expresses the success of the apostles' ministry, not only among the Jews, but more especially among the Gentiles, who were not called by the name of Jacob and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

One shall say - It shall be common to say this, or a profession of religion shall be common. The various expressions in this verse mean substantially the same thing - that there should prevail among…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 44:1-8

Two great truths are abundantly made out in these verses: -

I. That the people of God are a happy people, especially upon account of the covenant that is between them and God. The people of Israel…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The result of the Divine blessing manifested in Israel's restoration will be that foreigners shall attach themselves as proselytes to the Jewish community. The promise therefore goes far beyond ch.…