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Isaiah 41:8

AbrahamIsrael
Identity and self-worthCovenant and promises

6 They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage.

7 So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the sodering: and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved.

But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.

9 Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.

10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my 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)

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Cross references

  • James 2:23

    And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

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  • Exodus 19:5–6

    Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:

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  • Deuteronomy 14:2

    For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.

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  • 2 Chronicles 20:7

    Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?

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  • John 15:14–15

    Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

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  • Isaiah 51:2

    Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.

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  • Isaiah 44:21

    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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  • Isaiah 44:1–2

    Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen:

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