Ive always been Godand I always will be God.No one can take anything from me. ESV: English Standard Version. Everyone who is called by My name, Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. The journey from the wilderness into Canaan represents the believers passage from a sinful world, through death and into heaven. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 43:2. e. Therefore, you are My witnesses: If Israel would remember that only the LORD has ever rescued them, they would not be so quick to turn to other gods and to turn away from the LORD. Lets see what they have to say about this. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. The mention of the LORDs presence and protection in the fire reminds us of the story of the three sons of Judah cast into the Babylonian furnace because they would not bow or bend to worship an idol. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. This means that when we are glorifying God, we are fulfilling the purpose we were created for, and will therefore be the happiest and fulfilled. And Israel to reproaches. And your mediators have transgressed against Me. I will even make a road in the wilderness Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 43 But now thus says the L ord,. 2) Breaking Down the Meaning of Isaiah 43:2. 22 Yet you did not call upon me, O Jacob; but syou have been weary of me, O Israel! You are My witnesses: Gods people had witnessed the greatness of God. David Cochran Heath (19522022) was a narrator who worked on over 140 audiobooks. 43 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. God asks the same question today. There are figurative or metaphorical gods, such as the judges of Psalm 82. 11 dBehold, all who are incensed against you. 2:3; Matt. Proverbs 6:33. 5 Do not be afraid, for I am with you; When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, who carves a path through pounding waves, The God who summons horses and chariots and armies. I, even I, am the LORD, Dont you see it?There it is! and wmy daughters from the end of the earth. But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. c. You have not brought Me the sheep for your burnt offerings: When we are weary of the LORD like this, it often shows in our giving, and in immorality (you have burdened Me with your sins). You have wearied Me with your iniquities. He plants a cedar and the rain nourishes it. 22Yet you did not call upon me, O Jacob;but (AJ)you have been weary of me, O Israel!23(AK)You have not brought me your sheep for burnt offerings,or honored me with your sacrifices.I have not burdened you with offerings,(AL)or wearied you with frankincense.24You have not bought me sweet cane with money,or satisfied me with the fat of your sacrifices.But you have burdened me with your sins;you have wearied me with your iniquities. The redeemer bought an unfortunate relative out of their slavery and debt. 2(A)When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;(B)when you walk through fire (C)you shall not be burned,and the flame shall not consume you.3For (D)I am the Lord your God,the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. 15 iBehold, I make of you a threshing sledge. o I have called you by name, you are mine.. 2 p When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;. (R)Before me no god was formed,nor shall there be any after me.11(S)I, I am the Lord,and besides me there is no savior.12I declared and saved and proclaimed,when there was no strange god among you;and (T)you are my witnesses, declares the Lord, and I am God.13Also (U)henceforth I am he;there is none who can deliver from my hand;I work, and who can turn it back?, 14Thus says the Lord,your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:(V)For your sake I send to Babylonand (W)bring them all down as fugitives,(X)even the Chaldeans, in the ships in which they rejoice.15I am the Lord, your Holy One,the Creator of Israel, your King.. But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.". What is true of Israel, however, is equally true of the Church. Leave those problems to Me.. 42 The Lord says, "Here is my servant, whom I strengthen. I have declared and saved, Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. 12:21], [See ver. If we have no Creator, then we are purposeless; but God has created us, and He did it for a purpose, creating us for His glory. Her voice is synonymous with hymns, having founded, along with her husband, Keith, the Getty Music Organization, which helps people learn the Bible through hymns to carry for life. b. 4Because you are precious and honored in My sight, I will bring your offspring from the east, 6I will say to the north, Give them up!, and to the south, Do not hold them back!, and My daughters from the ends of the earth. 3 He will not break off a bent reed. Therefore I will profane the princes of the sanctuary; The jackals and the ostriches, 14For a long time I have held my peace;I have kept still and restrained myself;now I will cry out (AA)like a woman in labor;I will gasp and pant.15(AB)I will lay waste mountains and hills,and dry up all their vegetation;I will turn the rivers into islands,[c]and dry up the pools.16(AC)And I will lead the blindin a way that they do not know,in paths that they have not knownI will guide them.I will turn the darkness before them into light,(AD)the rough places into level ground.These are the things I do,and I do not forsake them.17(AE)They are turned back and utterly put to shame,who trust in carved idols,who say to metal images,You are our gods.. - Through the waters. 4 Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you. The Chaldeans, who rejoice in their ships. 9 Behold, the former things have come to pass. oI have called you by name, you are mine. conferencebased on her book by the same name. 26-28So, make your case against me. Yet Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego emerged from the furnace completely unsinged (Daniel 3), and because of this miracle were promoted in the province of Babylon. c. Since you were precious in My sight: God here describes the motivation for His work of redemption. (c) 2021 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com. c. Before Me there was no God formed, nor shall there be after Me: In clear, certain words, God says that not only is He the most high God, but that there are no other gods beside Him. There were certainly others connected with the tedious and dangerous journey from Babylonia to . 6 There is no healthy spotfrom the bottom of your foot to the top of your head.You are covered with wounds, hurts and open sores.Your wounds are not cleaned and covered.No medicine takes away the pain. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. 19 qI will put in the wilderness the cedar. 3For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. xfrom the rising of the sun, yand he shall call upon my name; 26 zWho declared it from the beginning, that we might know. When God calls Himself our Redeemer, it looks forward to the price that must be paid for our salvation. 3For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. 60:9; Gen. 10:5; [ch. uyou shall not be put to shame or confounded, from my mouth has gone out in jrighteousness. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;. (AE)I will make a way in the wilderness(AF)and rivers in the desert.20The wild beasts will honor me,(AG)the jackals and the ostriches,(AH)for I give water in the wilderness,rivers in the desert,to give drink to my chosen people,21the people whom I formed for myself(AI)that they might declare my praise. ii. He will forgive them at the earliest opportunity. The ark represented the presence of God. How we handle that will determine whether our faith strengthens or fades. 24Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled me with the fat of thy sacrifices: but thou hast made me to serve with thy sins, thou hast wearied me with thine iniquities. Shall I fall down before a block of wood? ESV Text Edition: 2016. To prove His love for His people, God was willing to give Egypt, Cush, and Seba as a ransom for Israel. to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon. be not confounded, for you will not be disgraced;. b. This people I have formed for Myself; iii. who spread out the earth and what comes from it. i. 23 bSing, O heavens, for the Lord has done it; 26 jwho confirms the word of his servant. Fear not, for I have redeemed you; p when you walk through fire q you shall not be burned,. Bring My sons from afar, 4 "Fear not, m for you will not be ashamed;. 26Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. have I not told you from of old and declared it? It wasnt that I asked that much from you. God points them past the present circumstances to both this command and promise. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. I will even make a road in the wilderness. will attend and listen for the time to come? Make your arguments. 19No one considers, nor is there knowledge or discernment to say, Half of it I burned in the fire; I also baked bread on its coals; I roasted meat and have eaten. But they were more than passive observers; God called Israel to be His servant. Israel's Only Savior. ii. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. And through the rivers - Also expressive of calamity and danger - like attempting to ford deep and rapid streams. 3 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. 15 sTruly, you are a God who hides himself. In 2 Corinthians 4:4, Paul calls Satan the god of this age. , . Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Walk through the fire: God helping us, we can do this. Since Jesus is clearly our savior (Philippians 3:20, 2 Timothy 1:10), and there is no other savior beside the LORD, then Jesus must be the LORD. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Or let them hear and say, It is truth.. THE GROWTH OF THE PROMISE Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. 43 1-4 But now, God 's Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: "Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you. We should all be witnesses to the saving, rescuing, and healing work of the LORD. If they were stuck in the failure and sin and discouragement of the past, they would never go forward to the new thing God had for them. This teaches us that we never want to oppose the LORD or His people. Also, in Exodus 21:6 and 22:8-9, God speaks to earthly judges under the Hebrew word elohim [gods]. To My people, My chosen. We hear these words, but usually we secretly hope we never have to exercise these spiritual muscles. you shall thresh jthe mountains and crush them. the God who builds a road right through the ocean. 10 zYou are my witnesses, declares the Lord. Let us contend together; state your case: God says to His people, Do you want to justify yourself? Youre my handpicked servantSo that youll come to know and trust me,understand both that I am and who I am.Previous to me there was no such thing as a god,nor will there be after me.I, yes I, am God. The beast of the field will honor Me, I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to every nation. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. Before there was ever a day, God was. Isaiah 43:2 in all English translations. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. I work, and who will reverse it?. Isaiah 43, English Standard Version 2016 (ESV) Israel's Only Savior But now thus says the Lord, # ch. you have wearied me with your iniquities. p the God of the whole earth he is called. You couldnt be bothered with sacrifices. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. It is a fascinating and instructive switch between Isaiah 43:16-17 and Isaiah 43:18. No software to install. When God does something, no one will reverse it. Says the LORD, who created youand He who formed you: God speaks to His people as their Creator. 2When 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. I will not remember your sins: How can God forget? (They shall lie down together, they shall not rise; 20The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! get to know the Bible better! 10Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. When youre in rough waters, you will not go down. Nebuchadnezzar had his soldiers throw them into a furnace after they refused to worship any god but the Father. let them shout from the top of the mountains. Listen now to April 15: Psalm 105; Leviticus 12; Isaiah 11-12; 2 Corinthians 8-9 from ESV: Digging Deep into the Bible on Chartable. But there are no true Gods apart from the LORD, Yahweh, who is One God in Three Persons. 26 Put me in remembrance; wlet us argue together; set forth your case, that you may be proved right. English Standard Version (ESV). 431-4But now, Gods Message,the God who made you in the first place, Jacob,the One who got you started, Israel:Dont be afraid, Ive redeemed you. 5-7So dont be afraid: Im with you. 15Then it becomes fuel for a man. I dont keep a list of your sins. Isaiah 41:17-43:13. These three nations may symbolize Israels great worth, or they may have been named in anticipation of the subsequent Persian conquests. (Wolf). Want to receive the Verse of the Day each day? they shall come over in chains and bow down to you. Must you walk through the fire? 20 You will never be together with them in the grave,For you have ruined your land,you have slain y Toggle navigation BibleNow Chapters 14 and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; 4 He will not grow faint or be discouraged1. But you will not be burned. Their witnesses neither see nor know, that they may be put to shame. Since you were precious in My sight, David Cochran Heath (1952-2022) was a narrator who worked on over 140 audiobooks. God piled up the water to reveal a dry riverbed so that His people could walk into Canaan and end their long, tiring wanderings in the wilderness. Walking is the pace at which you go when you are not in a hurry, when you are not concerned or alarmed. ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine Leather with Thumb Index, The ESV New Inductive Study Bible, Milano Softone, Green, ESV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition--hardcover, ESV Value Compact Bible--soft leather-look, raspberry with floral design, ESV Personal-Size Reference Bible--soft leather-look, black, ESV Study Bible, Burgundy Genuine Leather with Thumb Index. 4 above]; ch. 25But I, yes I, am the onewho takes care of your sinsthats what I do. Sometimes people say, I just need to take a break, and essentially mean that they need to take a break from the LORD. 17 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst, I the Lord will answer them; I the God of Israel will not forsake them. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. 5 This one will say, ' I am the Lord 's, '. He takes a part of it and warms himself; he kindles a fire and bakes bread. 17who brings out the chariots and horses. He comes before time itself. 19; Ezek. it set him on fire all around, kbut he did not understand; it burned him up, lbut he did not take it to heart. 2 p When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; . You feel weary? Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. There was none who declared it, none who proclaimed, 27 aI was the first to say3 to Zion, Behold, here they are!. And people for your life. Make your arguments. But we can also err on the other side of the balance, and work against the new thing God wants to do. You can check these in your browser security settings. and the reproach of your widowhood you will remember no more.. 5 n For your Maker is your husband,. State your case, that you may be acquitted. English Standard Version (ESV). So you are My witnesses, declares the LORD, 16Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea. And you have been weary of Me: In the flesh, sometimes we regard serving and obeying the LORD as a weary thing. A sermon on how the promise of God grows in your life. Stop trying to justify yourself and humbly look to Me for salvation., c. And your mediators have transgressed against me: Not only were they and we born in sin because of Adam, they also trusted in the wrong mediators. When thou walkest through the fire - This is expressive of calamity and danger in general like passing through fire. He may still be speaking in the prophetic future and rebuking the hard-hearted complacency of many of the Babylonian exiles, most of whom had no interest in returning to the Promised Land. 27Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me. Isaiah 48:9. and nations in place of your life. Try it FREE. When thou passest through the waters . 41 nListen to me in silence, oO coastlands; calling the generations from the beginning? The LORD, Yahweh, is One God in Three Persons. 28 who says of mCyrus, He is nmy shepherd, saying of Jerusalem, She shall be built,, oand of the temple, Your foundation shall be laid.. ESV Text Edition: 2016. f. Indeed, before the day was, I am He: Gods credentials go beyond His saving work on behalf of His people. Behold, I will do a new thing, For less than $5/mo. Ill round up all your scattered children. o I have called you by name, you are mine. 18 I will open rivers on the bare heights, and fountains in the midst of the valleys. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; We can be tossed about by every wind of doctrine. In this passage, prophetically intended to comfort Israel in the midst of their Babylonian captivity, God powerfully put forth images of His own strength and power. Just as God overwhelmed the Egyptian armies that had enslaved Israel, so would He judge the Babylonians also. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! God has forgotten our sin as being fully paid for by what Jesus endured on the cross. jthey are extinguished, kquenched like a wick: now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? This passage has in view Israels prophesied deliverance from Babylon, but also more than that. Yet it had a literal fulfillment in the case of the three pious Jews who were cast by Nebuchadnezzar into the burning furnace Daniel 3:25, Daniel 3:27. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Start for FREE. Israel's Only Savior. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. ESV Jeremiah Study Bible--soft leather-look, majestic black (indexed), ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Green with Mosaic Cross Design, ESV Action Study Bible Boys, Virtual Leather, Slate Gray, ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Turquoise, Psalms, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal. God opened the Red Sea for miles to allow the Israelites to walk on dry land through the sea (Exodus 14:21-22). 28 Therefore zI will profane the princes of the sanctuary. let them try to convince us what they say is true. a. Thats how much I love you!Id sell off the whole world to get you back,trade the creation just for you. Certainly, he does not mean Satan is a true god, a rival god to the Lord GOD. 2 I have proclaimed, Whom I have created for My glory means that God not only has created us but that He has created us for a purpose. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. or satisfied me with the fat of your sacrifices. and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Surely God is in you, and there is no other. there is none who can deliver from my hand; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? The Holy One of Israel, your Savior; you have wearied me with your iniquities. 12:21]. But the people of God are witnesses of His greatness and power. Perseverance. Floods overwhelm, fires consume. c. I will even make a road in the wilderness: Between the captivity in Babylon and the return to Israel lay hundreds of miles of wilderness. 13Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? Isaiah 14:20-26 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE). This shows us that there is a sense in which we must remember the past, in terms of Gods great work on our behalf. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Let them bring out their witnesses: God invites His people (who are blind and deaf) and the nations to testify: to prove Him to be wrong or to prove that they are justified in their rejection of Him. The Holy One of Israel: When you are not burdened or anxious, then you walk. He becomes hungry, and his strength fails; he drinks no water and is faint. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Let them all assemble, let them stand forth. 26Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you., ESV When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you., KJV 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., NKJV When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. 24 lOnly in the Lord, it shall be said of me, 25 In the Lord all the offspring of Israel. And gather you from the west; gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased. Id sell off the whole world to get you back. English Standard Version When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. When we feel like this, it is certain evidence that we are not in step with Jesus, and the true nature of Jesus. They faced many afflictions and were persecuted by men, represented by the waters, rivers, and fire. Isaiah 43:2-3. And there is no one who can deliver out of My hand; i. Previous to me there was no such thing as a god, I spoke, I saved, I told you what existed. Its bursting out! (Isaiah 43:2, ESV) Endurance. KJV For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I . Often, when God makes a promise, we worry about the details or the obstacles for the fulfillment of the promise. a. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. His people are Gods workmanship, created by him unto good works (Esp. #3 When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. God protected Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. 43 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. In this verse, God is telling the Jewish people that He will be with them in their most troubling times, supporting them through them, giving them the strength to move beyond them and delivering them out of danger without harm. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Want to receive the Verse of the Day each day? I will make the wilderness a pool of water, Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. Whom I have created for My glory; c. For I have redeemed you: Not only did Israel have an obligation to God as their Creator but also as their Redeemer. 15I am the Lord, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. It was during the time of harvest in springtime when the Jordan would typically overflow all its banks from melting snow coming in from Lebanon. 22 But this is a people plundered and looted; they have become plunder with none to rescue. 14sHe cuts down cedars, or he chooses a cypress tree or an oak and lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. Your first father sinned, Pharaoh and Egypt, who were mighty like the waters of a river, were not able to prevail against you. I have called you by your name; you are Mine! let them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is truth. When youre between a rock and a hard place. and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. I the God of Israel will not forsake them. When is he speaking of? For I am the LORD your God, Do not remember the former things, 16-21This is what God says,the God who builds a road right through the ocean,who carves a path through pounding waves,The God who summons horses and chariots and armiesthey lie down and then cant get up;theyre snuffed out like so many candles:Forget about whats happened;dont keep going over old history.Be alert, be present. You have been honored, Psalm 66:12, "We went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place").There were, perhaps, special troubles to be endured connected with the final Babylonian struggle. We think we are worse off for following His ways and we feel so oppressed and afflicted. But you have burdened Me with your sins, But the father still loved him and was ready to forget all the sin as soon as the Prodigal humbly returned. The flames will not harm you. His ownership is certain because He seals it by saying You are mine. and he who smooths with the hammer him who strikes the anvil. He fashions it with hammers and works it with his strong arm. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. 5Thus says God, the Lord,who created the heavens (I)and stretched them out,who spread out the earth and what comes from it,(J)who gives breath to the people on itand spirit to those who walk in it:6I am the Lord; (K)I have called you[b] in righteousness;I will take you by the hand and keep you;I will give you (L)as a covenant for the people,(M)a light for the nations,7(N)to open the eyes that are blind,to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,(O)from the prison those who sit in darkness.8I am the Lord; that is my name;(P)my glory I give to no other,nor my praise to carved idols.9Behold, the former things have come to pass,(Q)and new things I now declare;before they spring forthI tell you of them.. 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