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Isaiah 43:4

Identity and self-worthGod's love

2 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.

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.

Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.

5 Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west.

6 I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—

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BSB
Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.
KJV
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.
WEB
Since you have been precious and honored in my sight, and I have loved you, therefore I will give people in your place, and nations instead of your life.
ASV
Since thou hast been precious in my sight, [and] honorable, and I have loved thee; therefore will I give men in thy stead, and peoples instead of thy life.
DARBY
Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee; and I will give men for thee, and peoples for thy life.
BLB
Since you are precious in My eyes, You have been honored, and I love you. And I appoint man in place of you, and peoples in exchange for your soul.
ÅB
Fordi du er dyrebar i mine øyne, fordi du er aktet høyt og jeg elsker deg, så gir jeg mennesker i ditt sted og folkeslag i stedet for ditt liv.
OTB
Siden du er dyrebar i mine øyne, æret og elsket, vil jeg gi mennesker i bytte for deg, og folkeslag i bytte for ditt liv.
B1930
Fordi du er dyrebar i mine øine, fordi du er aktet høit og jeg elsker dig, så gir jeg mennesker i ditt sted og folkeslag i stedet for ditt liv.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Deuteronomy 7:6–8

    For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth.

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  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

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  • Jeremiah 31:3

    The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.

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  • Revelation 3:9

    Look at those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead. I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.

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  • Genesis 12:2

    I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

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  • Hosea 11:1

    When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son.

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  • John 16:27

    For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from God.

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  • Deuteronomy 32:9–14

    But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance.

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