Deutero-Isaiah here emphasizes the grace of God. This seems contradictory because, in the previous chapter, his works would seem to have indicated the whole relationship between God and Israel had ended. Everything between them appeared to have come to a full stop because of the rebellion and the disloyalty of Israel. But, in these words, God's unending love and grace are highlighted, as the prophet resumes his picture of God's purpose which is still to be carried out through his chosen people. Grace is the only word that seems to truly fit this undeserved resumption of the relationship, and one's mind immediately jumps ahead to the first chapter of the Gospel of John. A blend of the translations of William Beck and the twentieth century New Testament, brings forth a beautiful phrase which…