my servant] Israel: that should have most light, and best sight, in regard of my law. Psal 147. 19, 20. Rom. 3. 1, 2. & 11. 25. 2 Corinthians 3:14.
my messenger] The Priests; unto whom Gods word was committed, both to hear it themselves, and to declare it to others. Deuteronomy 33:10. Malachi 2:7-8. Chap. 28. 7.
he that is perfect] The Priests and Prophets, that should be perfect and unblamable, that they might be lights and types to others, 1 Timothy 3:2. & 1 Timothy 4:12. Titus 2:7. but were blinde and bad guides, Chap. 3. 12. & 56. 10, 11. Matthew 15:14. & 23. 16, 19. Or, he that hath been recompensed and rewarded, 1 Samuel 2:4. 19. upon whom God hath bestowed many blessings: to wit, the Jewish people. Exodus 19:4-5. Deuteronomy 4:7. Amos 3:2.