Isaiah 43:21
Isaiah 43:21 in Multiple Translations
The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.
This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
the people which I formed for myself, that they might set forth my praise.
Even the people whom I made to be the witnesses of my praise.
I made this people for myself so that through their praise for me they could make me known.
This people haue I formed for my selfe: they shall shewe foorth my praise.
This people I have formed for Myself, My praise they recount.
the people which I formed for myself, that they might declare my praise.
This people have I formed for myself; they shall show forth my praise.
This people have I formed for myself, they shall shew forth my praise.
I will do that for the people whom I have created and chosen to belong to me, and some day they will cause many others to praise me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 43:21
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Isaiah 43:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
עַם
זוּ֙
יָצַ֣רְתִּי
לִ֔/י
תְּהִלָּתִ֖/י
יְסַפֵּֽרוּ
עַם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
זוּ֙
zûw
H2098
this
Rel
יָצַ֣רְתִּי
yâtsar
H3335
to form
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
לִ֔/י
Prep | Suff
תְּהִלָּתִ֖/י
tᵉhillâh
H8416
praise
N-fs | Suff
יְסַפֵּֽרוּ
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 43:21
עַם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
זוּ֙
zûw
H2098
"this"
Rel
Similar to H2097, this word is used to identify something, as in Exodus 32:1 where the people say 'this is your god'. It's a way of saying 'this' or 'that', often to point out a specific thing or person.
Definition: demons pron 1) this, such rel pron 2) (of) which, (of) whom
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: that, this, [idiom] wherein, which, whom. See also: Exodus 15:13; Psalms 32:8; Psalms 9:16.
יָצַ֣רְתִּי
yâtsar
H3335
"to form"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to form or shape something, like a potter molding clay. It appears in Genesis 2:7, describing God's creation of humans, and in Isaiah 64:8, where God is compared to a potter.
Definition: : formed 1) to form, fashion, frame 1a) (Qal) to form, fashion 1a1) of human activity 1a2) of divine activity 1a2a) of creation 1a2a1) of original creation 1a2a2) of individuals at conception 1a2a3) of Israel as a people 1a2b) to frame, pre-ordain, plan (fig. of divine) purpose of a situation) 1b) (Niphal) to be formed, be created 1c) (Pual) to be predetermined, be pre-ordained 1d) (Hophal) to be formed
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] earthen, fashion, form, frame, make(-r), potter, purpose. See also: Genesis 2:7; Isaiah 44:12; Psalms 2:9.
לִ֔/י
""
Prep | Suff
תְּהִלָּתִ֖/י
tᵉhillâh
H8416
"praise"
N-fs | Suff
Tehillah means praise or a song of praise, often directed towards God. It can also refer to a hymn or an act of public praise, acknowledging God's qualities or deeds.
Definition: 1) praise, song or hymn of praise 1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God) 1b) act of general or public praise 1c) praise-song (as title) 1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God) 1e) renown, fame, glory 1e1) of Damascus, God 1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: praise. See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 106:47; Psalms 9:15.
יְסַפֵּֽרוּ
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
Study Notes — Isaiah 43:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 43:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 43:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 43:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 43:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 43:21
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 43:21
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 43:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 43:21
- Sermons on Isaiah 43:21
Context — A Way in the Wilderness
19Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.
20The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people.
21The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.
22But you have not called on Me, O Jacob, because you have grown weary of Me, O Israel. 23You have not brought Me sheep for burnt offerings, nor honored Me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with offerings, nor wearied you with frankincense.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Peter 2:9 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. |
| 2 | Hebrews 13:15 | Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. |
| 3 | Psalms 102:18 | Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD. |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 | Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. |
| 5 | Luke 1:74–75 | deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 10:31 | So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. |
| 7 | Isaiah 61:3 | to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. |
| 8 | Colossians 1:16 | For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. |
| 9 | Ephesians 1:5–12 | He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ. In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory. |
| 10 | Isaiah 60:21 | Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified. |
Isaiah 43:21 Summary
[Isaiah 43:21 says that the people God formed for Himself will declare His praise, meaning that we were created to worship and glorify Him. This is a fundamental purpose of our existence, as seen in Psalm 100:3, which says we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. We can declare God's praise by living a life that honors Him and sharing our testimonies with others, as seen in Revelation 4:11, where the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fall down before God and worship Him. By doing so, we fulfill our purpose and bring glory to our Creator.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'formed' by God?
In Isaiah 43:21, to be 'formed' by God means that He has created and shaped us for a specific purpose, as seen in Psalm 139:13-14, where David says God skillfully woven him together in his mother's womb.
Why is declaring God's praise important?
Declaring God's praise is important because it acknowledges His greatness and goodness, as seen in Psalm 92:1, which says it is good to give thanks to the Lord and to sing praises to His name.
How can we declare God's praise in our daily lives?
We can declare God's praise by sharing our testimonies, singing worship songs, and living a life that honors Him, as seen in Matthew 5:16, where Jesus says to let our light shine before others so they may see our good deeds and glorify our Father in heaven.
What is the relationship between being formed by God and declaring His praise?
There is a direct relationship between being formed by God and declaring His praise, as seen in Isaiah 43:21, where the people formed by God are expected to declare His praise, indicating that our purpose is to worship and glorify Him, as also seen in Ephesians 1:12, where we are predestined to praise His glory.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can declare God's praise in my daily life, and how can I make it a habit to give thanks to Him?
- How has God 'formed' me for His purposes, and what are some unique gifts or talents He has given me to use for His glory?
- What are some things that prevent me from declaring God's praise, and how can I overcome them to live a life that honors Him?
- How can I use my words and actions to declare God's praise to those around me, and what impact can it have on their lives?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 43:21
This people have I formed for myself,.... The Gentiles, compared to a desert and wilderness, wild and uncultivated, distinguished from Jacob and Israel in the next verse, and the same with the chosen
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 43:21
This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. This people have I formed for myself - `my people, my chosen' (see Isaiah 43:1; Isaiah 43:7; Psalms 102:18).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 43:21
This people; my people, as he now called them, : consisting in part of the Jews, but especially of the Gentiles; have I formed for myself; they shall show forth my praise; I have created as it were out of nothing, I have called them into my church, that I might have glory and praise from them for so stupendous a mercy.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 43:21
Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.Ver. 21. This people have I formed for myself.] Even the Gentiles now as well as the Jews. They shall show forth my praise.] They shall "preach forth (εξαγγειλητε) the virtues, or praises, of him who hath called them out of darkness into his marvellous light."
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 43:21
21. The verse supplies an apposition to “my people” of Isaiah 43:20. It reads: The people which I have formed for myself, they shall tell forth my praise. As the “streams in the desert” were created for Israel and not for the “beasts of the field,” so it is Israel alone that can fully celebrate the praises of the Lord, Who is its Redeemer (cf. 1 Peter 2:9).
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 43:21
This people have I formed for myself - To preserve the remembrance of my name; to transmit the knowledge of the true God to future times, and to celebrate my praise (see the notes at Isaiah 43:1).
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 43:21
19-21. A new thing — As the former event was common in invasions, sieges, etc., to the unfortunate conquered, the marvel now to be spoken of is the certainly approaching spiritual restoration, not on
Sermons on Isaiah 43:21
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(Belarus) God Has Risen to Defend His Name by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes God's promises of provision and protection for his people. He highlights that God has promised that his people will never have to beg for br |
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(Reformation Within Protestantism): Faith in Practice by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that when God speaks, His words have multiple applications and are true for anyone who believes them. He asserts that nothing in history, ph |
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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus by Mel Esh | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the strife, confusion, and problems that individuals, families, and churches face in the present world. He emphasizes the need to turn our ey |
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The New Covenant Life - Part 1 by Sandeep Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the New Covenant between God and man. It highlights the significance of tearing up the old agreement symbolized |
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The Ministry of Witness by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a witness for Christ. He explains that being a witness does not necessarily mean talking to everyone you meet, but ra |
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We Were Made to Worship by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes that humanity was created for three fundamental purposes: to think, to worship, and to work. He argues that while intellectual development is important, it is |
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Israel in the Last Days by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of aligning with God's purpose for Israel. He urges believers to bless and not curse Israel, as shown in Numbers 23 with the s |