Isa 29:23, 43:21 | JFB | STEP | 23. But —rather, "For." he —Jacob. work of mine hands —spiritually, as well as physically ( ). By Jehovah's agency Israel shall be cleansed of its corruptions, and shall consist wholly of pious men ( ). midst of him —that is, his land. Or else "His children" are the Gentiles adopted among the Israelites, his lineal descendants ( ) [HORSLEY ].

Isaiah 29:23

23. But—rather, "For."

he—Jacob.

work of mine hands—spiritually, as well as physically (Isa 19:25; 60:21; Eph 2:10). By Jehovah's agency Israel shall be cleansed of its corruptions, and shall consist wholly of pious men (Isa 54:13, 14; 2:1; 60:21).

midst of him—that is, his land. Or else "His children" are the Gentiles adopted among the Israelites, his lineal descendants (Ro 9:26; Eph 3:6) [HORSLEY].

Isaiah 43:21

21. This people—namely, The same as "My people, My chosen" (see Isa 43:1, 7; Ps 102:18).

my praise—on account of the many and great benefits conferred on them, especially their restoration.