Isaiah43
English Standard Version
1But the Lord, he who you, O , he who you, O : , I have you; I have you by , you are mine.
2 you the , will be with you; and through the , they shall you; when you you shall be , and the shall you.
3 am the Lord your , the of , your . I as your , and in exchange for .
4 you are in my , and , and you, I in return for , in your .
5 , am with you; I will your the , and the I will you.
6I will to the , Give , and to the , Do ; my and my the of the ,
7 who is by my , whom I for my , whom I .
8Bring the who are , , who are , yet have !
9 the , and the . among them can , and us the ? Let them their to prove them , and let them and , It is .
10You are my , the Lord, and my I have , you may and me and am he. me was , shall there be any me.
11 , am the Lord, and me there is .
12 and and , when there was god among you; and you are my , the Lord, and am .
13 am he; there is who can my ; I , and can turn it ?
14 the Lord, your , the of : For your I to and them as , even the , in the in which they .
15 am the Lord, your , the of , your .
16 the Lord, who a in the , a in the ,
17who and , and ; they , they , they are , like a :
18 the , the things of .
19 , I am a ; it , do you it? I will a in the and in the .
20The will me, the and the , I in the , in the , to give to my ,
21 whom I for myself that they might my .
22Yet you did upon me, O ; you have been of me, O !
23You have me your for , me with your . I have you with , you with .
24You have me with , me with the of your . But you have me with your ; you have me with your .
25 , am he who blots your for my own , and I will your .
26Put me in ; let us ; your case, you may be proved .
27Your , and your against me.
28Therefore I will the of the , and to and to .
Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Isaiah 43.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: God's unchangeable love for his people. (1-7). Apostates and idolaters addressed. (8-13). The deliverance from Babylon, and the conversion of the Gentiles. (14-21). Admonition to repent of sin. (22-28).
vv1-7
God's favour and good-will to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. The new creature, wherever it is, is of God's forming. All who are redeemed with the blood of his Son, he has set apart for himself. Those that have God for them need not fear who or what can be against them. What are Egypt and Ethiopia, all their lives and treasures, compared with the blood of Christ? True believers are precious in God's sight, his delight is in them, above any people. Though they went as through fire and water, yet, while they had God with them, they need fear no evil; they should be born up, and brought out. The faithful are encouraged. They were to be assembled from every quarter. And with this pleasing object in view, the prophet again dissuades from anxious fears.
vv8-13
Idolaters are called to appear in defence of their idols. Those who make them, and trust in them, are like unto them. They have the shape and faculties of men; but they have not common sense. But God's people know the power of his grace, the sweetness of his comforts, the kind care of his providence, and the truth of his promise. All servants of God can give such an account of what he has wrought in them, and done for them, as may lead others to know and believe his power, truth, and love
vv14-21
The deliverance from Babylon is foretold, but there is reference to greater events. The redemption of sinners by Christ, the conversion of the Gentiles, and the recall of the Jews, are described. All that is to be done to rescue sinners, and to bring the believer to glory, is little, compared with that wondrous work of love, the redemption of man.
Key Words
עַתָּה: at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
כֹּה: properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
אָמַר: to say (used with great latitude)
בָּרָא: (absolutely) to create; (qualified) to cut down (a wood), select, feed (as formative processes)
יַעֲקֹב: Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
יָצַר: to mould into a form; especially as apotter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
יִשְׂרָאֵל: Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
יָרֵא: to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten
אַל: not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
כִּי: (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Cross References
Isaiah 43Literal historical fulfillment of passing safely through dangerous waters under God's protection.
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Literal fulfillment of walking through the fire and flame and not being burned.
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Reinforces the status of Israel as the witnesses of God's unique divinity.
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Allusion to bringing forth Pharaoh's chariots and horse to be quenched in the sea.
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New Testament parallel of being created in Christ Jesus unto good works.
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Parallels the deep, everlasting love of God that makes His people precious.
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The original Pentateuchal promise of gathering Israel's scattered seed from all directions.
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Echoes the previous description of God's people as blind and deaf despite having faculties.
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Identical declaration that there is no savior for Israel besides Jehovah.
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Contrasts the 'former things' with the 'new things' God is about to declare.
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New Testament application of the chosen people formed to show forth God's praises.
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Parallels God asking how He has wearied His people when they grew weary of Him.
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The sweet cane required in the sacred anointing oil which they failed to buy.
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The immediate preceding context of God pouring out fury on a non-laying-to-heart Israel.
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Parallels the sovereign truth that none can stay God's hand when He acts.
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