Bible Strands
Isaiah 43:21
The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God speaks to Israel while contrasting His provision of water in the wilderness with their failure to call on Him.
The words — יָצַרְתִּי (ya.Tzar.ti) translates literally as "I formed," and יְסַפִּיר֑וּ (ye.sa.Pi.ru) translates literally as "they will recount."
The thread — The pattern of a people formed for God’s praise appears in 1 Peter 2:9, Hebrews 13:15, and Psalm 102:18.
Why it lands — The text states that God’s formed people will declare His praise, requiring the reader to evaluate whether their conduct matches that declared purpose or the spiritual fatigue described in the surrounding verses.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
Cross-references
- 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.
- Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
- Psalms 102:18 Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD.
- 1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
- Luke 1:74 deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,
- 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
- Isaiah 61:3 to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
- Isaiah 60:21 Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.
- Ephesians 1:5 He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,
- Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.