Isa 43:10, Zec 8:13 | JFB | STEP | 10. Ye-- the Jews, to whom I have given predictions, verified by the event; and in delivering whom I have so often manifested My power (see , ; ). and my servant-- that is, the whole Jewish people ( ). believe-- trust in. formed-- before I existed none of the false gods were formed. "Formed" applies to the idols, not to God. uses the same language to prove the Godhead of Jesus, as Isaiah here to prove the Godhead of Jehovah.

‏ Isaiah 43:10

10. Ye--the Jews, to whom I have given predictions, verified by the event; and in delivering whom I have so often manifested My power (see Is 43:3, 4; Is 44:8).

and my servant--that is, the whole Jewish people (Is 41:8).

believe--trust in.

formed--before I existed none of the false gods were formed. "Formed" applies to the idols, not to God. Re 1:11 uses the same language to prove the Godhead of Jesus, as Isaiah here to prove the Godhead of Jehovah.

‏ Zechariah 8:13

9-13. All adversities formerly attended them when neglecting to build the temple: but now God promises all blessings, as an encouragement to energy in the work.

hands ... strong--be of courageous mind (2Sa 16:21), not merely in building, but in general, as having such bright prospects (Zec 8:13, &c.).

these days--the time that had elapsed between the prophet's having spoken "these words" and the time (Zec 8:10; compare Hag 2:15-19) when they set about in earnest restoring the temple.

the prophets--Haggai and Zechariah himself (Ezr 5:1, 2). The same prophets who promised prosperity at the foundation of the temple, now promised still greater blessings hereafter.