Isaiah 43:1-2 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 43:2

God, in trouble. "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee: and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee." When. Then it is certain that such experiences will come. It is only a question of time. Tribulation is common to all the children. "The same sufferings," says the apostle, "are accomplished in your brethren which are in the world." When? We do not always know when the desolating floods of life are coming, but presently they will rise to our breast and to our... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 43:2

Succor in sorrow. It is bad indeed for us when our best friends become our worst enemies. Fire and water are two of our best friends so long as we have them under control: they warm, cleanse, nourish, fertilize, convey. But when they gain the mastery' over us they overturn and. consume, they injure and destroy both property and life; they thus become striking illustrations as well as fruitful sources of trial and distress. I. THE GREATER AFFLICTIONS OF HUMAN LIFE . The terms... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 43:2

Safety for the soul in times of trouble. The first figure in this verse is a very familiar one; the second needs such explanations as are given by writers on Eastern customs. It seems that the setting of the grass and undergrowth on fire, in the East, was commonly practised to annoy enemies, and it sometimes occasioned great terror and distress. Hawkesworth relates that the wild inhabitants of New South Wales endeavoured to destroy some tents and stores belonging to Captain Cook's ship, when... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:1

But now - This expression shows that this chapter is connected with the preceding. The sense is, “Though God has punished the nation, and showed them his displeasure Isaiah 42:24-25, yet now he will have mercy, and will deliver them.’That created thee - The word ‘thee’ is used here evidently in a collective sense as denoting the Jewish people. It is used because the names ‘Jacob’ and ‘Israel’ in the singular number are applied to the people. The word ‘created’ is used here to denote the idea... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:2

When thou passest through the waters - This is a general promise, and means that whenever and wherever they should pass through water or fire, he would protect them. It had been true in their past history as a people; and the assurance is here given in order that they might be comforted in view of the calamities which they were then suffering in Babylon. Fire and water are often used in the Scriptures to denote calamity - the latter because it overwhelms; the former because it consumes; see... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 43:1-2

Isaiah 43:1-2. But now, thus saith the Lord But, notwithstanding thy gross insensibility under former judgments, for which I might justly send far heavier calamities upon thee, yet I will deal mercifully with thee. That created thee, O Jacob, &c. Who made thee his people, and that in a manner as miraculous as if he had created thee a second time out of nothing; and therefore he will be gracious to his own workmanship. Fear not; for I have redeemed thee From the Egyptians and divers... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 43:1-28

Redemption through God’s grace (43:1-28)Despite Israel’s failure and subsequent punishment, God has not cast off his people for ever. God used the power of foreign nations to enslave them and bring sufferings and hardships upon them, but he will now destroy the power of those nations. He will make them pay the ransom price for the redemption of captive Israel. They will fall so that Israel can go free (43:1-4). Wherever the captives are, they are still God’s people, and he will bring them back... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 43:1

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . the LORD That created thee. This is another Jehovah title (compare App-4 .) = Jehovah Boraaka = Jehovah thy Creator. Jacob . . . Israel. See notes on Genesis 32:28 ; Genesis 43:6 ; Genesis 45:26 , Genesis 45:28 . See Isaiah 42:24 , above. He That formed thee = thy Former. Fear not. Compare Isaiah 43:5 . redeemed. Hebrew. ga'al. See note on Exodus 6:6 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 43:2

When thou passest = shouldst thou pass: the habitual sense of ki with the Future. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 31:6 , Deuteronomy 31:8 ). the waters . . . the rivers. . . the fire . . . the flame = waters . . . rivers . . . fire . . . flame. A general promise of future deliverance put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), for troubles of any and all kinds. This promise refers to Israel's future, and not to the Saxon race, or the Church. kindle upon thee = pass over thee. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 43:1

There is a dramatic change in this chapter from the severe rebukes and denunciations of Israel in Isaiah 42, where Israel appears as the blind and deaf servant, to the glorious comfort promised the people of God in this chapter. Many Christians have made this chapter their favorite of the whole prophecy of Isaiah.However, it should never be overlooked that the blind and deaf servant (the physical Israel, the old Israel, the fleshly Israel) also appears in the last two verses of this chapter.... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 43:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 43:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 43:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 43:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 43:1-2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 43:1-28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 43:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 43:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 43:1

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