Isaiah 43:1-4
1Now, this is what the Lord says,the one who created you, O Jacob,
and formed you, O Israel:
“Don’t be afraid, for I will protect ▼ you.
I call you by name, you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters, I am with you;
when you pass ▼
▼ The verb is understood by ellipsis (note the preceding line).
through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;
the flames will not harm ▼
▼ Heb “burn” (so NASB); NAB, NRSV, NLT “consume”; NIV “set you ablaze.”
you. 3 For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel, ▼ your deliverer.
I have handed over Egypt as a ransom price,
Ethiopia and Seba ▼ in place of you.
4 Since you are precious and special in my sight, ▼
▼ Heb “Since you are precious in my eyes and you are honored.”
and I love you,
I will hand over people in place of you,
nations in place of your life.
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