John Trapp on Isaiah 43:1

CHAP. XLIII.

Ver. 1. BƲt now thus ſaith the Lord] Here the Prophet comforteth thoſe with the Goſpel, whom he had frighted with the Law, ſaith Oecolampadius.

That created thee O Jacob] By a new creation,Aug. eſpecially Iſa. 9.23. Eph. 2.10. 2 Cor. 5.17. Magna ſunt opera Dei Creatoris, Dei Recreatoris longe maxima: The work of Redemption is far beyond that of Creation.

And he that formed thee O Iſrael] As the Potter formeth to himſelf a veſſel of honour, and diſtinguiſheth it from other vile and ſordid veſſels: ſo have I dealt by thee.

I have redeemed thee] A mercy much celebrated in this book; and for very great reaſon.

I have called thee by thy Name] Which was no ſmall favour; See Exod. 33.17. Pſal. 147.4. Some think he alludeth to his giving Jacob the name of Iſrael, when he had wreſtled with God and prevailed.

Thou art mine] I have adopted thee, which is no ſmall honour, 1 Joh. 3.1. Meus es tu, may very well be the new name ſpoken of, Rev. 2.17. with Hoſ. 2.23. better than that of ſons and of daughers, Iſa. 56.5. See it diſplayed, 1 Pet. 2.9.