Isaiah 44:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Remember these things, Jacob and Israel, because you are my servant. I created you; you are my servant. Israel, I will never forget you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is reminding His people that He created them, chose them as His servants, and promises never to forget them.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from a section where God is contrasting Himself with lifeless idols that the surrounding nations worship. Isaiah is speaking to the Israelites during their time of exile in Babylon, when they might have felt abandoned by God. God is reassuring them of their special relationship with Him and His faithfulness to them despite their circumstances.

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