ESV Reformation Study Bible – Isa 41:14
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Isa 41:14

41:14 worm. The same word occurs at Job 25:6 and Ps. 22:6.

Redeemer. The Hebrew term designates the family protector. For a distressed family member, among other things, he avenges a murder (Num. 35:19) and redeems family property and those who have become slaves (Lev. 25:23–49; Ruth 2:20 note). See also 35:9, 10 and note.

the Holy One of Israel. See note 1:4. The Lord, the Holy God, stoops to deliver His own people (43:14, 15; 45:11; 47:4; 48:17; 49:7; 54:5; 57:15).