Isaiah 43:4

Since you have been precious and honored in my sight, 2 and I have 'ahav ·affectionately loved· you; 2 therefore I will give people in your place, 2 and nations instead of your life. 1

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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 Adonai your God, 2 haKadosh Isra'el [the Holy One of God prevails], 2 the One who saves you. 1 I have given Egypt [Abode of slavery] as your ransom, 2 Ethiopia and Seba in your place. 1

5Don’t be afraid; for I am with you. 2 I will bring your offspring from the east, 2 and gather you from the west. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 12:2I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.

Deuteronomy 4:37Because he 'ahav ·affectionately loved· your fathers, therefore he chose their offspring after them, and brought you out with his presence, with his great power, out of Egypt [Abode of slavery];

Deuteronomy 14:2For you are a holy people to Adonai your God, and Adonai has chosen you to be le'am segulah ·people of special treasure· for his own possession, above all peoples who are on the face of the earth.

Deuteronomy 32:9For Adonai’s portion is his people. 2 Jacob [Supplanter] is the lot of his inheritance. 1

Psalms 135:4For Yah has chosen Jacob [Supplanter] for himself; 2 Israel [God prevails] for his own segulah ·special treasure·. 1

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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