Isa 65:1 | JFB | STEP | 1. I am sought — Hebrew, "I have granted access unto Me to them," &c. (so , "Should I be inquired of "; ). found — renders this, "I was made manifest." As an instance of the sentiment in the clause, "I am sought," &c., see ; of the sentiment in this clause, . Compare as to the Gentile converts, . Behold me — ( ). nation . . . not called by my name —that is, the Gentiles. God retorts in their own words ( ) that their plea as being exclusively "called by His name" will not avail, for God's gospel invitation is not so exclusive ( ).

Isaiah 65:1

1. I am sought—Hebrew, "I have granted access unto Me to them," &c. (so Eze 14:3, "Should I be inquired of"; Eph 2:18).

found—Ro 10:20 renders this, "I was made manifest." As an instance of the sentiment in the clause, "I am sought," &c., see Joh 12:21; of the sentiment in this clause, Ac 9:5. Compare as to the Gentile converts, Eph 2:12, 13.

Behold me— (Isa 45:22).

nation . . . not called by my name—that is, the Gentiles. God retorts in their own words (Isa 63:19) that their plea as being exclusively "called by His name" will not avail, for God's gospel invitation is not so exclusive (Ro 9:25; 1:16).