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Isaiah 43:1

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“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.”

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.

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.

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Literal Fulfillment

While the verse uses direct language ("created thee," "formed thee," "redeemed thee," "called thee by thy name"), these actions are spiritual and relational in nature, not necessarily predictive of a concrete, physical event in the future. The "fulfillment" here is more about God's ongoing relationship and identity with Israel rather than a specific, future historical event.

Prophetic Methods of Communication

The verse states "thus saith the Lord," indicating a divine utterance, but it does not describe the specific method or medium through which this message was communicated to a prophet (e.g., a dream, vision, or audible voice). The phrase simply introduces a divine statement without detailing the prophetic communication process itself.

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Cross-References

Isaiah 44:2Allusion

“Thus saith the Lord that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.”

Isaiah 41:10Allusion

“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.”

Psalms 23:4Thematic

“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.”

Joshua 1:9Thematic

“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.”

Psalms 100:3Thematic

“Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”

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