King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
I, [even] I, [am] the LORD; and beside me [there is] no saviour.
Complete Jewish Bible:
I, yes I, am ADONAI; besides me there is no deliverer.
Berean Standard Bible:
I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me.
American Standard Version:
I, even I, am Jehovah; and besides me there is no saviour.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
I, even I, am the LORD{H3068}; and beside{H1107} me there is no saviour{H3467}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Hosea 13:4
- Yet I [am] the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for [there is] no saviour beside me.
Isaiah 44:6
- Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and beside me [there is] no God.
Isaiah 45:21
- Tell ye, and bring [them] near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? [who] hath told it from that time? [have] not I the LORD? and [there is] no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; [there is] none beside me.
Isaiah 45:22
- Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else.
Isaiah 43:3
- 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.
Isaiah 12:2
- Behold, God [is] my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH [is] my strength and [my] song; he also is become my salvation.
Revelation 7:10
- And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
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Commentary for Isaiah 43:11
Isaiah 43:11, "I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no savior," is a powerful declaration of the sovereignty and uniqueness of God within the context of the Hebrew Bible. This verse is part of the book of Isaiah, which is a collection of prophecies attributed to the prophet Isaiah, who lived in the 8th century BCE. The book addresses the southern kingdom of Judah, particularly during times of crisis and the threat of exile by the Assyrian Empire.
The historical context of this verse is set against the backdrop of a polytheistic ancient Near East, where various nations worshipped a pantheon of gods. In contrast, Isaiah emphasizes the monotheistic belief in Yahweh, the God of Israel, as the one true savior and deliverer. The verse serves to reassure the Israelites of God's power and presence amidst their trials, asserting that there is no other entity or deity capable of salvation.
The themes present in this verse include the exclusivity of Yahweh as the only God, His role as savior, and the futility of seeking deliverance from any other source. It underscores God's personal involvement in the lives of His people, promising redemption and urging them not to fear, for He alone has the power to save. This message would have been particularly comforting to the exiled Israelites, reminding them of God's faithfulness and His singular ability to restore and redeem them from their captivity. The verse also serves as a foundational text for Jewish and Christian monotheism, reinforcing the belief in one God who is actively engaged in human history.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H1107
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּלְעֲדֵי
Transliteration: bilʻădêy
Pronunciation: bil-ad-ay'
Description: or בַּלְעֲדֵי; constructive plural from בַּל and עַד, not till, i.e. (as preposition or adverb); except, without, besides; beside, not (in), save, without. - Strong's Number: H3467
There are 198 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׁע
Transliteration: yâshaʻ
Pronunciation: yaw-shah'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor; [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory.