Isaiah 43

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 43 of 66

1 But now so says Jehovah who created you, O Jacob; and He who formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I called you by your name; you are to Me.

2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk in the fire, you shall not be burned, and not shall the flame kindle on you.

3 For I am Jehovah your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I gave Egypt for your atonement; Ethiopia and Seba instead of you.

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Chapter Summary

Jehovah comforts His people with His promises. He foretells to them the ruin of Babylon, His wonderful deliverance of his elect people.

Key Hebrew Words

זְבָחֶ֖י sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
יַעֲקֹ֔ב Jacob H3290 · TWOT 1676f
רִנָּתָֽ ringing cry H7440 · TWOT 2179c
נְאֻם utterance H5002 · TWOT 1272a
מִצְרַ֔יִם Egypt H4714 · TWOT 1235

People & Context

Promise of Redemption and Protection

Jehovah tells Israel not to fear, promising to be with them through deep waters and fires, and declaring He will ransom them with Egypt, Ethiopia, and…

Israel Called as Witnesses

God calls the blind and deaf people forth as His witnesses, declaring that before Him no God was formed, and after Him none shall exist.

Prophecy of Babylon's Fall

Jehovah declares that for Israel's sake He has sent to Babylon to bring the Chaldeans down as fugitives in their ships.

Timeline

Promise of Redemption and Protection

Jehovah tells Israel not to fear, promising to be with them through deep waters and fires, and declaring He will ransom them with Egypt, Ethiopia, and Seba.

Isaiah 43:1-7
Israel Called as Witnesses

God calls the blind and deaf people forth as His witnesses, declaring that before Him no God was formed, and after Him none shall exist.

Isaiah 43:8-13
Prophecy of Babylon's Fall

Jehovah declares that for Israel's sake He has sent to Babylon to bring the Chaldeans down as fugitives in their ships.

Isaiah 43:14-15

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