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Isaiah 41:8

AbrahamIsrael
Identity and self-worthCovenant and promises

6 Each one helps the other and says to his brother, “Be strong!”

7 The craftsman encourages the goldsmith, and he who wields the hammer cheers him who strikes the anvil, saying of the welding, “It is good.” He nails it down so it will not be toppled.

“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend—

9 I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you.

10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

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BSB
“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend—
KJV
But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.
WEB
“But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham my friend,
ASV
But thou, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend,
DARBY
But thou, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham, my friend
BLB
“And you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, seed of Abraham My friend,
ÅB
Og du Israel, min tjener, Jakob, som jeg utvalgte, ætling av min venn Abraham!
OTB
"Men du, Israel, min tjener, Jakob, som jeg har utvalgt, etterkommere av Abraham, min venn,
B1930
Og du Israel, min tjener, Jakob, som jeg utvalgte, ætling av min venn Abraham!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • James 2:23

    And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

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  • Exodus 19:5–6

    Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine.

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  • Deuteronomy 14:2

    for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all the peoples on the face of the earth.

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  • 2 Chronicles 20:7

    Our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend?

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  • John 15:14–15

    You are My friends if you do what I command you.

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  • Isaiah 51:2

    Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him.

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  • Isaiah 44:21

    Remember these things, O Jacob, for you are My servant, O Israel. I have made you, and you are My servant; O Israel, I will never forget you.

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  • Isaiah 44:1–2

    But now listen, O Jacob My servant, Israel, whom I have chosen.

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