Isa 49:1 | JFB | STEP | Messiah, as the ideal Israel ( ), states the object of His mission, His want of success for a time, yet His certainty of ultimate success. 1. O isles-- Messiah is here regarded as having been rejected by the Jews ( , ), and as now turning to the Gentiles, to whom the Father hath given Him "for a light and salvation." "Isles" mean all regions beyond sea. from the womb-- ( ; ; ). from ... bowels ... mention of my name-- His name "Jesus" (that is, God-Saviour) was designated by God before His birth ( ).

‏ Isaiah 49:1

CHAPTER 49 Is 49:1-26. Similar to Chapter 42:1-7 (Is 49:1-9).

Messiah, as the ideal Israel (Is 49:3), states the object of His mission, His want of success for a time, yet His certainty of ultimate success.

1. O isles--Messiah is here regarded as having been rejected by the Jews (Is 49:4, 5), and as now turning to the Gentiles, to whom the Father hath given Him "for a light and salvation." "Isles" mean all regions beyond sea.

from the womb--(Is 44:2; Lu 1:31; Joh 10:36).

from ... bowels ... mention of my name--His name "Jesus" (that is, God-Saviour) was designated by God before His birth (Mt 1:21).