The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 43:1
But now . The words mark the strong contrast between the closing passage of the preceding chapter and the opening paragraph of the present one. Israel had undergone a severe punishment for his sins; he is still suffering, but now there is going to be an entire change. He is to be protected and delivered. Created thee … formed. thee redeemed thee … called thee by thy name. An ascending series of benefits. First, creation, like that of formless matter out of nought; then, formation, or... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 43:7
Every one that is called by my name - All who worship the true God, and are obedient to his laws. I have created him - בראתיו berathiv . I have produced him out of nothing. For my glory - Ten MSS., three ancient, and the Syriac and Vulgate, read לכבודי licabodi , without the conjunction ו vau , and. I have formed him - יצרתיו yetsartiv . I have given him that particular form and shape which are best suited to his station in life. I have made him - עשיתיו ... read more