Daniel Whedon 9-11. But if so perverse, why desire to restore them to Jerusalem and Judah? The answer is, For my name’s sake. I forbear with all the world: I forbear with the Jews especially, that in them, whom I have chosen morally to train the world, my name my honour, compassion, method of severe and kindly discipline may be shown to all. They are my people, the medium I have appointed through which the Redeemer and his salvation are to come to the whole world. Israel is of no account in himself.... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 48:9-11
9-11. But if so perverse, why desire to restore them to Jerusalem and Judah? The answer is, For my name’s sake. I forbear with all the world: I forbear with the Jews especially, that in them, whom I have chosen morally to train the world, my name my honour, compassion, method of severe and kindly discipline may be shown to all. They are my people, the medium I have appointed through which the Redeemer and his salvation are to come to the whole world. Israel is of no account in himself.... read more