Isaiah 43:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. Every one that is called by my name - All who worship the true God, and are obedient to his laws.

I have created him - בראתיו berathiv. I have produced him out of nothing.

For my glory - Ten MSS., three ancient, and the Syriac and Vulgate, read לכבודי licabodi, without the conjunction ו vau, and.

I have formed him - יצרתיו yetsartiv. I have given him that particular form and shape which are best suited to his station in life.

I have made him - עשיתיו asithiv. I have adapted him to the accomplishment of my counsels and designs.

Isaiah 43:7

7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.