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Who were to serve as God's "witnesses"? (Isaiah 43:10-12)

Isaiah 43:8 Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes,
those who are deaf, even though they have ears!

43:9 All nations gather together,
the peoples assemble.
Who among them announced this?
Who predicted earlier events for us?
Let them produce their witnesses to testify they were right;
let them listen and affirm, ‘It is true.’

43:10 You are my witnesses,” says the Lord,
“my servant whom I have chosen,
so that you may consider and believe in me,
and understand that I am he.
No god was formed before me,
and none will outlive me.

43:11 I, I am the Lord,
and there is no deliverer besides me. ...

Clarify Share Report Asked April 21 2024 Mini Anonymous

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Mini Tim Maas Supporter Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In my opinion, God was speaking in the cited passage at that time to the entire Jewish nation (the descendants of Jacob).

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