KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everyone who is called by my name—I created them to bring me glory. I formed them; yes, I made them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He personally created every person who belongs to Him for the specific purpose of bringing Him glory.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a passage where God is speaking through the prophet Isaiah to comfort the Israelites during their exile in Babylon (around 586-538 BC). God is promising to gather His scattered people from all nations and bring them back home. The context emphasizes God's sovereign power to rescue and restore His chosen people despite their circumstances.
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