Yet now hear - This should be read in immediate connection with the previous chapter. ‹Notwithstanding you have sinned, yet now hear the gracious promise which is made in regard to your deliverance.‘
Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary
Israel is here called Jeshurun, which means "the upright one." Such only are Israelites indeed, in whom is no guile. Those that serve God he will own. He will help them over difficulties, and in their services. Water is the emblem of the Holy Spirit; as water refreshes, cleanses, and makes the earth fruitful, so do his influences the soul. This gift of the Holy Ghost is the great blessing, the plentiful pouring out of which God kept for the latter days. Where God gives his Spirit, he will give all other blessings. Hereby shall be a great increase of the church; thus it shall be spread to distant places. Was there any other Rock, or Protector, that could defend them? None besides could foretell these things to come, of which God by his prophets gave notice. All was set in order in the Divine predictions, as well as in the Divine purposes. Could any other have done so? Who can compare with Israel's Redeemer and King?
SDA Bible Commentary (limited)
Volume 1-7
1. Israel, whom I have chosen. See on ch.43:10. Having rebuked His people for their sins (ch.43:22-28), the Lord now speaks words of comfort and courage. They are to remember Him as the One who chose them and loves them, who has mercy on them and saves them.
SDA Bible Commentary (limited)
Volume 1-7
1. Israel, whom I have chosen. See on ch.43:10. Having rebuked His people for their sins (ch.43:22-28), the Lord now speaks words of comfort and courage. They are to remember Him as the One who chose them and loves them, who has mercy on them and saves them.
By whom shall I comfort thee? Dead Sea scroll 1QIsa, the LXX, the Syriac, and the Vulgate read, “Who will comfort you?”