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But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: Don`t be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name, you are mine.

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God's Fourfold Claim on You

Commentators emphasize that God provides four unshakable reasons not to fear: He is your Creator (forming you for a purpose), your Redeemer (having bought you back), your Caller (knowing you intimately by name), and your Owner (claiming you as His own). This sequence establishes a believer's ultimate security and value in God's eyes.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 43:1

18th Century

Theologian

But now - This expression shows that this chapter is connected with the preceding one. The sense is, “Though God has punished the nation, an…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 43:1

19th Century

Bishop

But now ... —The outpouring of love that follows is contrasted with the wrath of the preceding verse.

T…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Isaiah 43:1

19th Century

Preacher

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 th…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 43:1

16th Century

Theologian

And now thus saith Jehovah. It is hard to say whether this is a different discourse or the same as the previous one, for the Prophets, who…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 43:1

17th Century

Pastor

But now thus says the Lord that created you, O Jacob
This prophecy is not concerning Cyrus, and the redemption of th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 43:1–7

17th Century

Minister

God's favor and goodwill to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. The new creature, wherever it is, is of God's forming. All who are …

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