But now thus says the LORD that created you, O Jacob, and he that formed you, O Israel,
Fear not: for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name; you are mine.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
And. Notwithstanding the sins of his people, God will deliver them, that they may be his witnesses, ver. 10. (Calmet)
Name. As an intimate friend, (Haydock) or slave, chap. xlix. 1. (Calmet)
God grants grace without any preceding merit. (Worthington)
Forerius explains this mostly of the Gentile church, though it regards the converted Jews. (Houbigant)