5.
(Isa 62:5;
Jer 3:14).
That God was Israel's "Maker," both as individuals and as the
theocratic kingdom, is the pledge of assurance that He will be her
Redeemer
(Isa 43:1-3).
Hebrew, "makers . . . husbands"; plural
for singular, to denote excellency.
of Israel . . . whole earth--Not until He manifests Himself as God
of Israel shall He appear as God of the whole earth
(Ps 102:13, 15, 16;
Zec 14:5, 9).
JFB.
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