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The act of calling here implies —

1. Selection.

2. Designation.

3. Providential introduction to God's service.

(J. A. Alexander.)

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KJV: I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

WEB: "I, Yahweh, have called you in righteousness, and will hold your hand, and will keep you, and make you a covenant for the people, as a light for the nations;