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Isaiah 43:1

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 43:1

Verse 1 of 28

Scripture focus

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.

Isaiah 43:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 43:1

Theological / Devotional

But now. For the setting see on ch. 40:1. The threatenings and reproofs of the closing verses of the preceding chapter are now placed in contrast with promises of hope. Judgment is followed by mercy; God’s love is greater than His wrath. “In all their affliction he was afflicted” (ch. 63:9). In spite of their transgressions He loved them still and desired nothing more than to have them return wholeheartedly to Him.

That created thee. See on ch. 40:12, 26, 28. God had created Israel, as a nation, to be an honor to His name (vs. 7, 21). In this they had thus far failed, but God sought to impress upon them that they were still His people, called by His name, and ordained to be His special representatives and witnesses among men (chs. 43:10; 44:8).

Fear not. See on ch. 41:10.

Called thee. See on Gen. 32:28.

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