Isa 63:8 | TNotes | STEP | 63:8 They are my very own people: God’s possession of and commitment to his people was central to the covenant (see 43:1 ). • they will not betray me: The Lord expected his own people to honor their relationship with him, unlike the nations, whose story is a history of treachery (Gen 3–11 ). But Israel, too, betrayed their God (Isa 63:10 ). • their Savior: God rescued and protected his people (see 43:3 ).

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‏ Isaiah 63:8

63:8 ^a They are my very own people: God’s possession of and commitment to his people was central to the covenant (see 43:1 ^b).

• they will not betray me: The Lord expected his own people to honor their relationship with him, unlike the nations, whose story is a history of treachery (Gen 3–11 ^c). But Israel, too, betrayed their God (Isa 63:10 ^d).

• their Savior: God rescued and protected his people (see 43:3 ^e).