I [am] the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King.
I am the LORD {H3068}, your Holy One {H6918}, the creator {H1254} of Israel {H3478}, your King {H4428}.
I am ADONAI, your Holy One, the Creator of Isra'el, your King."
I am the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, and your King.”
I am Jehovah, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Isaiah 43:1
¶ 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 [thee] by thy name; thou [art] mine. -
Matthew 25:34
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: -
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 48:17
Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I [am] the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way [that] thou shouldest go. -
Isaiah 40:25
To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One. -
Isaiah 41:14
Fear not, thou worm Jacob, [and] ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. -
Isaiah 41:16
Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, [and] shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 43:15 (KJV) powerfully declares the multifaceted identity and relationship of God with His people, Israel. In a concise statement, the Lord reveals four fundamental aspects of His being and role:
Context
This verse is situated within the "Book of Comfort" (chapters 40-55) of Isaiah, a section primarily addressed to the exiled Israelites in Babylon, offering hope, reassurance, and promises of restoration. Following declarations of God's incomparable greatness and His ability to redeem, Isaiah 43:14-15 serves as a foundational statement of who is making these promises. It emphasizes that the God who promises deliverance is none other than the sovereign, holy, and faithful God who brought Israel into existence and rules over them.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The term "the LORD" translates the Hebrew tetragrammaton, YHWH, God's personal and covenantal name, underscoring His active presence and faithfulness. "Holy One," Qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ), emphasizes His transcendent purity. The word for "creator," Bore' (בּוֹרֵא), is often reserved for divine creation, here specifically applied to the formation of Israel. "King," Melek (מֶלֶךְ), highlights His sovereign dominion.
Practical Application
For believers today, Isaiah 43:15 provides profound comfort and a clear declaration of God's unchanging character. In times of uncertainty or feeling lost, this verse reminds us:
This verse serves as a powerful anchor, assuring us that the God who saves and redeems is the same God who is eternally sovereign, holy, our creator, and our King.