Isaiah 43:2

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.

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 for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.

4 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.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
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.
WEB
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you.
ASV
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.
DARBY
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.
BLB
When you pass through the waters, I [am] with you, and through the rivers, they will not engulf you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; and the flame will not burn you.
ÅB
Når du går gjennom vann, så er jeg med deg, og gjennom elver, så skal de ikke overskylle deg; når du går gjennom ild, skal du ikke svies, og flammen skal ikke brenne deg;
OTB
Når du går gjennom vannet, vil jeg være med deg; og gjennom elvene, de skal ikke overvelde deg. Når du går gjennom ilden, skal du ikke bli svidd, og flammen skal ikke brenne deg.
B1930
Når du går gjennem vann, så er jeg med dig, og gjennem elver, så skal de ikke overskylle dig; når du går gjennem ild, skal du ikke svies, og luen skal ikke brenne dig;

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 41:10

    Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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  • Joshua 1:9

    Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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  • Psalms 66:12

    Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

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  • Psalms 23:4

    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

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  • Daniel 3:25–27

    He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:9–10

    And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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  • Psalms 91:15

    He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

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  • 1 Peter 4:12–13

    Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

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