“Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O Lord, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.”
The community recalls that Abraham may not acknowledge them and Israel may not recognize them, but YHWH is their Father and Redeemer from of old. The perspective that even patriarchs are inadequate advocates positions YHWH alone as ultimate recourse. The designation of YHWH as Father indicates intimate family relationship. The title Redeemer establishes YHWH's committed relationship to Israel's liberation. The phrase "from of old" connects current appeal to eternal covenant commitment. This verse establishes ultimate confidence: when human advocates fail, YHWH remains committed Redeemer.
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