Isaiah 43:1

Israel’s Only Savior · Isaiah 43:1–13
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Translations

Modern
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!
Traditional
But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
Literal
And, thus says YHWH, the One creating you, O Jacob, and the One forming you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name; you are unto Me.
Latin
Et nunc hæc dicit Dominus creans te, Jacob, et formans te, Israël: Noli timere, quia redemi te, et vocavi te nomine tuo: meus es tu.

Original

Hebrew
English
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!

Notes

  • the LORD … who created you: The idea of creation (see study note on Isaiah 40:28) now refers to God forming the nation of Israel.

  • He who formed you: During the exodus, God freed his people from slavery. Similarly, God planned to bring his people back from exile to their land. Ultimately, Jesus gave his life as a ransom for all humanity (Matthew 20:28; 1 Timothy 2:6; Hebrews 9:15).

  • I have called you by your name; you are Mine!: Despite having faced his wrath, the people of Israel are still God’s chosen people.

In this promise of salvation, the Lord spoke directly to his people.

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Book of Baruch Church Courts and Trials Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Prophecy Ransom Redeemer, Redemption

Topics

Being Overwhelmed Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Condescension of God: Expostulates with Backsliding Israel Faith: Enjoined God Knows your Name God: Creator of Man God: Love of, Exemplified Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Promises Ultimate Restoration of the Jews Panic Attacks Redemption is of God Redemption: They Who Partake of are the Property of God Redemption: They Who Partake of should be Without Fear