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Isaiah 63:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 63:8

Verse 8 of 19

Scripture focus

For he said, Surely they [are] my people, children [that] will not lie: so he was their Saviour.

Isaiah 63:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 63:8

Theological / Devotional

For he said. Doubtless a reference to the time when God intervened to deliver Israel from Egyptian bondage.

Lie. Heb. shaqar, “to deceive,” “to deal falsely.” Surely, it seems to us today Israel would keep God’s covenant. It hardly appeared likely that anyone would be so foolish as to break the terms of such a covenant and thus forfeit the promised blessings. Compare Zeph. 3:7, where a similar assurance was expressed regarding the conduct of Israel, but where again they were disobedient.

Saviour. Heb. Moshia‘, from the root yasha‘, “to help,” “to save,” the root from which the name Jesus is derived (see on Matt. 1:21). Christ was the Saviour of His people in OT times as well as in NT times (see PP 366). In spite of Israel’s repeated transgressions, Christ intervened again and again on their behalf.

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