Isaiah 49:3

Translations

Modern

He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.”

Traditional

And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.

Literal

And He said to me: “You are My servant, O Israel; in whom I will be glorified.”

Latin

Et dixit mihi: Servus meus es tu Israël, quia in te gloriabor.

Original

Hebrew

English

He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.”

Notes

Isaiah 49:3

The suffering servant would emerge from Israel (see Isaiah 41:8) and would be the true Israel. He would serve as both king (Isaiah 42:1) and prophet (Isaiah 49:1). He would be anointed with the Spirit of God (Isaiah 61:1). God would appoint him (Isaiah 48:16) as a faithful witness to God's plans (43:12; 48:20).

In his mission to both Israel and other nations (Isaiah 49:6), the suffering servant would face rejection and disgrace while remaining faithful, unlike the nation of Israel (see Isaiah 50:4–9). His suffering would be for the sake of God's chosen people.

Jesus became the ultimate fulfillment of the suffering servant (see study note on Isaiah 52:13–53:12).

Isaiah 49:1–55:13

God planned to rescue the Israelites from exile. But an important question remained. How could sinful Israel serve the Holy One again?

God would make a way to remove Israel’s sin. He would restore their fellowship with him. This means he would bring them back into a right relationship with himself.

The way would be through the promised Servant. This Servant would come for Israel and for all nations. He was first introduced in Isaiah 42:1–9. n this passage, he becomes the main focus.

Isaiah 49:1–13

This is traditionally seen as the second of four songs about a suffering servant (see study note on Isaiah 42:1–4). The servant's role in suffering becomes clearer (see also Isaiah 50:4–9; 52:13–53:12).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 42:1
“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Isaiah 44:23
Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.
John 17:1
When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You.
Isaiah 52:13
Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
Zechariah 3:8
Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.
John 17:4
I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.
Isaiah 53:10
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.
Luke 2:10–14
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
John 13:31–32
When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him.
John 12:28
Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”
Philippians 2:6–11
Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,

Parallels

Acts 13:42–52

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Church Isaiah, Book of Messiah New Creation, New Creature Servant

Topics

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