The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 49:14

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But Zion said. "Zion" is here the "daughter of Zion," or the people of Israel, as in Isaiah 51:16. The meaning is a rare one. The Lord hath forsaken me (comp. Isaiah 40:27). It is not surprising that Israel—even faithful Israel—sometimes desponded, or perhaps despaired, during the long and weary time of the Captivity.

Even the "Servant of the Lord" knew moments of despondency (see above, Isaiah 51:4, with the comment).

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