KJV ORIGINAL
And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said to me, 'You are my servant, Israel, and through you I will show my glory.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling his chosen people Israel that they are his special servants, and he will display his greatness through them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the second 'Servant Song' in Isaiah, written during Israel's exile in Babylon (around 540 BC). The prophet Isaiah is speaking of God's promise to restore Israel and use them as his instrument to bring salvation to the world. The term 'servant' here refers both to the nation of Israel collectively and potentially to a future individual who would fulfill this role perfectly.
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