[As for] our redeemer, the LORD of hosts [is] his name, the Holy One of Israel.
As for our redeemer {H1350}, the LORD {H3068} of hosts {H6635} is his name {H8034}, the Holy One {H6918} of Israel {H3478}.
Our Redeemer! ADONAI-Tzva'ot is his name, the Holy One of Isra'el!
Our Redeemer—the LORD of Hosts is His name— is the Holy One of Israel.
Our Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel.
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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 43:14
¶ Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry [is] in the ships. -
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 49:26
And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD [am] thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob. -
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. -
Jeremiah 31:11
For the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of [him that was] stronger than he. -
Jeremiah 50:33
¶ Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah [were] oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.
Isaiah 47:4 stands as a powerful declaration of God's identity and character in the midst of a prophetic oracle against Babylon. While the surrounding verses detail the impending downfall and humiliation of Babylon, personified as a proud queen, this verse serves as a stark contrast and a profound source of comfort for Israel. It firmly establishes the true nature of the God who is actively involved in His people's history and destiny.
Context
Chapter 47 of Isaiah is a vivid prophecy foretelling the destruction of Babylon, a dominant world power that had oppressed many nations, including Judah. God pronounces judgment on Babylon for its arrogance, cruelty, and belief in its own invincibility. The chapter portrays Babylon as a virgin daughter who will be stripped of her glory and forced into servitude. Amidst this severe judgment, Isaiah 47:4 interrupts the condemnation to highlight God's unchanging nature and His unwavering commitment to His people. It reminds the exiles, or those facing future exile, that their God is not like the powerless idols of Babylon but is the sovereign Lord who will ultimately redeem them from their oppressors.
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Practical Application
Isaiah 47:4 offers enduring truths for believers today. In a world often characterized by overwhelming challenges, oppressive systems, or personal struggles, this verse reminds us:
This verse encourages us to look beyond temporary difficulties and fix our gaze on the eternal, powerful, and holy God who is our personal Redeemer.