Isaiah 43:1-2

The Lord Will Rescue His People

43:1 Now, this is what the Lord says,

the one who created you, O Jacob,

and formed you, O Israel:

“Don’t be afraid, for I will protect ¹  you.

I call you by name, you are mine.

43:2 When you pass through the waters, I am with you;

when you pass ²  through the streams, they will not overwhelm you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;

the flames will not harm ³  you.

[43:1]  ¹ tn Or “redeem.” See the note at 41:14. Cf. NCV “saved you”; CEV “rescued you”; NLT “ransomed you.”

[43:2]  ² tn The verb is understood by ellipsis (note the preceding line).

[43:2]  ³ tn Heb “burn” (so NASB); NAB, NRSV, NLT “consume”; NIV “set you ablaze.”