1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Isaiah 42:6

I, the Lord, have called thee in justice, and taken thee by the hand, and preserved thee. *And I have given thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles:

Isaias 49:6.

Gentiles. This was literally verified in Christ. Cyrus is also styled the just, (chap. 41:26.) and gave liberty to many nations.