Bible Strands
Isaiah 49:3
He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The speaker addresses the Servant, identified as Israel, immediately after describing the Servant’s concealed preparation as a sharpened sword and a polished arrow kept in a quiver.
The words — The verb אֶתְפָּאָֽר ('et.pa.'Ar) literally means "I will get glory for myself," while the noun עַבְדִּ/י־ ('av.d/i-) identifies the addressee as "my servant."
The thread — This designation of God’s Servant appears in Isaiah 42:1 as the upheld Chosen One, and resurfaces in 1 Peter 2:9 where a people are designated God’s possession to proclaim His virtues.
Why it lands — The text states that perceived labor in vain does not cancel divine purpose, requiring the reader to locate vindication and reward in God rather than in personal achievement.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.
Cross-references
- 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.
- Isaiah 52:13 Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
- 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.
- 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 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 When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him.