Charles Spurgeon Commentary Isaiah 43:4

"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." — Isaiah 43:4 (ASV)

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.

How sweetly this verse comes home to those whose characters have been disreputable! As soon as they are truly converted to Christ, they become "honourable." Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable. God does not call his people by their old names of dishonour, but he gives them the title of "Right Honourable," and makes them the nobility of his Court. Unto you that believe he is an honour; and you have honour in him and from him.

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.

How sweetly this verse comes home to those whose characters have been disreputable! As soon as they are truly converted to Christ, they become "honourable." Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable. God does not call his people by their old names of dishonour, but he gives them the title of "Right Honourable," and makes them the nobility of his Court. Unto you that believe, he is an honour; and you have honour in him and from him.

And I have loved thee:

God loved His ancient people Israel; He has always loved His Church, and He loves believers still.