Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Isaiah 41:8
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Isaiah41:8
8. Contrast between the idolatrous nations whom God will destroy by Cyrus, and Israel whom God will deliver by the same man for their forefathers' sake.
servant--so termed as being chosen by God to worship Him themselves, and to lead other peoples to do the same (Is 45:4).
Jacob ... chosen--(Psa 135:4).
my friend--literally, "loving me."
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