8. I . . . us--The change of number indicates the Trinity (compare
Ge 1:26; 11:7).
Though not a sure argument for the doctrine, for the plural
may indicate merely majesty, it accords with that truth
proved elsewhere.
Whom . . . who--implying that few would be willing to bear the
self-denial which the delivering of such an unwelcome message to the
Jews would require on the part of the messenger (compare
1Ch 29:5).
Here am I--prompt zeal, now that he has been specially qualified for
it
(Isa 6:7;
compare
1Sa 3:10, 11;
Ac 9:6).
JFB.
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