Isa 49:1 | JFB | e4.org | 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

1. O isles—Messiah is here regarded as having been rejected by the Jews (Isa 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— (Isa 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).