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-- ( ). my friend-- literally, "loving me."

‏ 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 (Is 45:4).

Jacob ... chosen--(Psa 135:4).

my friend--literally, "loving me."