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- The word used here in Isaiah 49:6, and throughout the Old Testament, is the Hebrew term goyim, usually translated “gentiles” (to distinguish them from the people of Israel), but here in this verse it’s better translated “nations.” “I will make you a light to the nations,” proclaims the Lord to his servant.
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Indeed, he says, “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel. I will also give you as a light to the nations, that you may be my salvation to the end of the earth.” Young's Literal Translation
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he says: “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the preserved of Israel; I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”
He says, 'It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the protected ones of Israel; I will also make You a light of the nations So that My salvation may reach to the end of the earth.'
Jun 9, 2022 · In summary, Israel is a light to the nations because Jesus, as the King of Israel, provided salvation for the nations (Gentiles) and then authorized His representatives to spread the good news throughout the world (see Matthew 28:18–20 and Acts 1:8).
Read Full Chapter. “I am the LORD; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations,
The Lord gives me honor; he is the source of my strength. 6 The Lord said to me, “I have a greater task for you, my servant. Not only will you restore to greatness. the people of Israel who have survived, but I will also make you a light to the nations—. so that all the world may be saved.”.
Isaiah 49:6 he says: “It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.”... Read verse in New International Version