Isaiah 43:1-21
“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.”
King James Version
God's promise of presence through every trial to his redeemed people, a comfort to exiles and all believers.
Fulfillment References
Romans 8:35-39 Revelation 7:14-17
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) Pentecostal'Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.' God comforts Israel as Redeemer and Saviour — and declares 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (v. 11). That sole Saviour came in flesh as the Lord Jesus (whose name means 'the LORD saves'); the God who walks with His people through the waters is the one God revealed in Christ.
JewishGod's tender reassurance to exiled Israel — His redeemed, called, and precious people whom He will gather from every direction; pure comfort.
CatholicGod's redeeming love for His people, read of Israel and the Church; the new exodus and the sole Saviour fulfilled in Christ.
ProtestantA rich comfort passage applied to all the redeemed (Rom. 8:35-39); God the only Saviour, fulfilled in Jesus.
AcademicA Deutero-Isaiah salvation oracle; the 'fear not' formula, new-exodus imagery, and emphatic monotheism ('no saviour beside me') are characteristic.
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