Isaiah 41:9
Isaiah 41:9 in Multiple Translations
I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you.
Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.
thou whom I have taken hold of from the ends of the earth, and called from the corners thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant, I have chosen thee and not cast thee away;
You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and sent for from its farthest parts, saying to you, You are my servant, whom I have taken for myself, and whom I have not given up:
I brought you back from distant lands, I called you back from faraway places, telling you, “You are my servants.” I have chosen you, and I have not abandoned you.
For I haue taken thee from the endes of the earth, and called thee before the chiefe thereof, and saide vnto thee, Thou art my seruant: I haue chosen thee, and not cast thee away.
Whom I have taken hold of, from the ends of the earth, And from its near places I have called thee, And I say to thee, My servant Thou [art], I have chosen thee, and not rejected thee.
you whom I have taken hold of from the ends of the earth, and called from its corners, and said to you, ‘You are my servant. I have chosen you and have not cast you away.’
Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said to thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.
In whom I have taken thee from the ends of the earth, and from the remote parts thereof have called thee, and said to thee: Thou art my servant, I have chosen thee, and have not cast thee away.
I summoned you from very distant places [DOU] on the earth, and I said ‘I want you to serve me; I have chosen you, and I will not reject you.’
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Study Notes — Isaiah 41:9
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 41:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 41:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 41:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 41:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 41:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 41:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 41:9
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 41:9
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 41:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 41:9
- Sermons on Isaiah 41:9
Context — God’s Help to Israel
9I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you.
10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. 11Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 12:22 | Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own. |
| 2 | Psalms 94:14 | For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 7:6–7 | For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. |
| 4 | Joshua 24:2–4 | And Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your fathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates and worshiped other gods. But I took your father Abraham from beyond the Euphrates and led him through all the land of Canaan, and I multiplied his descendants. I gave him Isaac, and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave Esau Mount Seir to possess, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt. |
| 5 | James 2:5 | Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 1:26–29 | Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast in His presence. |
| 7 | Romans 11:1–2 | I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: |
| 8 | Isaiah 41:2 | Who has aroused one from the east and called him to his feet in righteousness ? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow. |
| 9 | Isaiah 41:8 | “But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— |
| 10 | Revelation 5:9 | And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. |
Isaiah 41:9 Summary
This verse is saying that God has chosen and loved us, and He has a special purpose for us. He brought us from all over the world to be His servants, just like He did with Israel, as seen in Isaiah 41:8. This means we are important to Him and He wants us to know that we are loved and not rejected, which is also promised in Jeremiah 31:3, where it says that He has loved us with an everlasting love. As we remember this truth, we can live with confidence and purpose, knowing that God is with us and will help us, as promised in Isaiah 41:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be brought from the ends of the earth?
This phrase in Isaiah 41:9 refers to God gathering His people from all corners of the world, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:4, where it says He will gather them from the farthest parts of the heavens.
Why does God call Israel His servant?
God calls Israel His servant because He has chosen them for a special purpose, as stated in Isaiah 41:8, where He says they are the descendants of Abraham, His friend, and in Isaiah 43:10, where He says they are His witnesses.
Does God reject some people?
According to Isaiah 41:9, God says He has chosen and not rejected Israel, but in Romans 11:2, it is written that God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew, showing that His rejection is not final, but rather a call to return to Him.
How does this verse relate to our identity in Christ?
As believers, we are also called servants of God, as seen in 1 Corinthians 7:22, where it says that those who were called while slaves are the Lord's freedmen, and we should find our identity in being chosen and loved by Him, just as Israel was in Isaiah 41:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has called you from the 'farthest corners' of your life, and how have you responded to His call?
- In what ways do you see yourself as a 'servant' of God, and how can you live out this identity in your daily life?
- How does the truth that God has 'chosen and not rejected' you impact your sense of self-worth and purpose?
- What are some areas of your life where you struggle with feelings of rejection or abandonment, and how can you apply the promises of Isaiah 41:9 to these areas?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 41:9
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 41:9
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 41:9
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 41:9
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 41:9
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 41:9
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 41:9
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 41:9
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 41:9
Sermons on Isaiah 41:9
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I Samuel 12:22 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the sin of prayerlessness, highlighting how it is a reproach to God who invites us to fellowship with Him. He explains that neglecting prayer hinders God's w |
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He Constantly Abides by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God's unwavering commitment to His people is rooted in His choice and love for them, as stated in 1 Samuel 12:22. He explains that God's election is n |
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The Lord Will Not Forsake His People by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes that God's unwavering commitment to His people is rooted in His character and great Name. He argues that God's decision to save us was made with full knowledg |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Samuel by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the transformative power of pouring out one's soul to God, as exemplified by Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel. He illustrates how this act of surrender leads to di |
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A Christian on Earth, Still in Heaven by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the spiritual paradise found in the Scriptures, particularly in the book of Psalms, which offers both delight and usefulness to every Christian. He hig |
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Of the Perseverance of the Saints. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, asserting that those who are truly regenerated and called by God will ultimately persevere in grace and be save |
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God's Inheritance by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink expounds on the profound truth that God's inheritance is found in His people, emphasizing that God chose not the world or angels, but humanity as His special treasure. He |






