Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Isaiah 49:1
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Isaiah49:1
CHAPTER 49
Is 49:1-26. Similar to Chapter 42:1-7 (Is 49:1-9).
Messiah, as the ideal Israel (Is 49:3), states the object of His mission, His want of success for a time, yet His certainty of ultimate success.
1. O isles--Messiah is here regarded as having been rejected by the Jews (Is 49:4, 5), and as now turning to the Gentiles, to whom the Father hath given Him "for a light and salvation." "Isles" mean all regions beyond sea.
from the womb--(Is 44:2; Lu 1:31; Joh 10:36).
from ... bowels ... mention of my name--His name "Jesus" (that is, God-Saviour) was designated by God before His birth (Mt 1:21).
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