Isa 41:8 | JFB | STEP | 8. Contrast between the idolatrous nations whom God will destroy by Cyrus, and Israel whom God will deliver by the same man for their forefathers' sake. servant —so termed as being chosen by God to worship Him themselves, and to lead other peoples to do the same ( ). Jacob . . . chosen

Isaiah 41:8

8. Contrast between the idolatrous nations whom God will destroy by Cyrus, and Israel whom God will deliver by the same man for their forefathers' sake.

servant—so termed as being chosen by God to worship Him themselves, and to lead other peoples to do the same (Isa 45:4).

Jacob . . . chosen— (Ps 135:4).

my friend—literally, "loving me."