Isaiah 43:7

7 Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them.’”

Isaiah 43:7 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 43:7

Even everyone that is called by my name
That is called by the name of God, a son or daughter of his; or by the name of Christ, a Christian; whoever belongs to the Lord, whom he calls by his name; and who, being called by his grace, call upon his name, make a profession of his name, and serve and worship him: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him, yea, I have
made him;
all which is expressive of the power and grace of God, in the regeneration and conversion of his people; which is a creation, a formation, a making them for himself, for the glory of his grace, and to show forth his praise; and therefore he will gather them in, and bring them into a body together, into a church state, that this end may be answered.

Isaiah 43:7 In-Context

5 “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will gather you and your children from east and west.

6 I will say to the north and south, ‘Bring my sons and daughters back to Israel from the distant corners of the earth.

7 Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them.’”

8 Bring out the people who have eyes but are blind, who have ears but are deaf.

9 Gather the nations together! Assemble the peoples of the world! Which of their idols has ever foretold such things? Which can predict what will happen tomorrow? Where are the witnesses of such predictions? Who can verify that they spoke the truth?