Isa 43:10, Zec 8:13 | JFB | e4.org | 10. Ye —the Jews, to whom I have given predictions, verified by the event; and in delivering whom I have so often manifested My power (see ). and my servant —that is, the whole Jewish people ( ). believe —trust in. formed —before I existed none of the false gods were formed. "Formed" applies to the idols, not to God. uses the same language to prove the Godhead of Jesus, as Isaiah here to prove the Godhead of Jehovah.

‏ Isaiah 43:10

10. Ye—the Jews, to whom I have given predictions, verified by the event; and in delivering whom I have so often manifested My power (see Isa 43:3, 4; Isa 44:8).

and my servant—that is, the whole Jewish people (Isa 41:8).

believe—trust in.

formed—before I existed none of the false gods were formed. "Formed" applies to the idols, not to God. Re 1:11 uses the same language to prove the Godhead of Jesus, as Isaiah here to prove the Godhead of Jehovah.

‏ Zechariah 8:13

13. a curse—As the heathen have made you another name for "a curse," wishing to their foes as bad a lot as yours (Jer 24:9; 29:18); so your name shall be a formula of blessing, so that men shall say to their friend, May thy lot be as happy as that of Judah (Ge 48:20). Including also the idea of the Jews being a source of blessing to the Gentile nations (Mic 5:7; Zep 3:20). The distinct mention of "Judah" and "Israel" proves that the prophecy has not yet had its full accomplishment, as Israel (the ten tribes) has never yet been restored, though individuals of Israel returned with Judah.