Isaiah 43:4

Because thou art precious in my sight, Because thou art honored, and I love thee, Therefore will I give men for thee, And nations for thy life.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.

In Context

3For I am Jehovah, thy God, The Holy One of Israel, thy saviour. I will give Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee;

5Fear not, for I am with thee! I will bring thy children from the East, And gather thee from the West.

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Cross References

Psalms 135:4For the LORD chose Jacob for himself, And Israel for his own possession.

Jeremiah 31:3Jehovah appeared to me from afar, [[saying,]] With an everlasting love do I love thee, Therefore have I kept mercy for thee.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 43:2-8

Encouragement to God's People. ( b. c. 708.) 1 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. 2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 3 For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt… Read the whole commentary →

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