Isaiah 43:1

The Redeemer of Israel

1 But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob,
And He who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, ^afor I have redeemed you;
^bI have called you by your name;
You are Mine.

2 ^aWhen you pass through the waters, ^bI will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you ^cwalk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.

3 For I am the Lord your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
^aI gave Egypt for your ransom,
Ethiopia and Seba in your place.

4 Since you were precious in My sight,
You have been honored,
And I have ^aloved you;
Therefore I will give men for you,
And people for your life.

5 ^aFear not, for I am with you;
I will bring your descendants from the east,
And ^bgather you from the west;

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Isaiah 43:1

I have called thee by thy name - " karathi beshimcha . So all the versions. But it seems from the seventh verse, and from the thing itself, that we should read karathicha bishmi , ' I have called thee by my name;' for this form of speech often occurs - the other never. For Isaiah 45:24, concerning Cyrus, is another matter; but when God calls Jacob Israel, he calls him by the name of God. See Exodus 31:2." - Secker.

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