Isaiah 43:7

7 Bring to me all the people who are mine, whom I made for my glory, whom I formed and made."

Isaiah 43:7 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 43:7

Even everyone that is called by my name
That is called by the name of God, a son or daughter of his; or by the name of Christ, a Christian; whoever belongs to the Lord, whom he calls by his name; and who, being called by his grace, call upon his name, make a profession of his name, and serve and worship him: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him, yea, I have
made him;
all which is expressive of the power and grace of God, in the regeneration and conversion of his people; which is a creation, a formation, a making them for himself, for the glory of his grace, and to show forth his praise; and therefore he will gather them in, and bring them into a body together, into a church state, that this end may be answered.

Isaiah 43:7 In-Context

5 Don't be afraid, because I am with you. I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west.

6 I will tell the north: Give my people to me. people in prison. Bring my sons from far away and my daughters from faraway places.

7 Bring to me all the people who are mine, whom I made for my glory, whom I formed and made."

8 Bring out the people who have eyes but don't see and those who have ears but don't hear.

9 All the nations gather together, and all the people come together. Which of their gods said this would happen? Which of their gods can tell what happened in the beginning? Let them bring their witnesses to prove they were right. Then others will say, "It is true."