Isaiah 43:1

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

Isaiah 43:1 - Amplified Bible

BUT NOW [in spite of past judgments for Israel's sins], thus says the Lord, He Who created you, O Jacob, and He Who formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you [ransomed you by paying a price instead of leaving you captives]; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.

Isaiah 43:1 - American Standard Version

But now thus saith Jehovah 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.

Isaiah 43:1 - Bible in Basic English

But now, says the Lord your Maker, O Jacob, and your life-giver, O Israel: have no fear, for I have taken up your cause; naming you by your name, I have made you mine.

Isaiah 43:1 - Darby Bible

But now thus saith Jehovah, 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.

Isaiah 43:1 - English Standard Version

But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.

Isaiah 43:1 - King James Version

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.

Isaiah 43:1 - La Biblia de las Americas

Mas ahora, asì dice el SEÑOR tu Creador, oh Jacob,
y el que te formò, oh Israel:
No temas, porque yo te he redimido,
te he llamado por tu nombre; mìo eres tù.

Isaiah 43:1 - The Message

But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob,
   the One who got you started, Israel:
"Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you.
   I’ve called your name. You’re mine.
When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you.
   When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down.
When you’re between a rock and a hard place,
   it won’t be a dead end—
Because I am God, your personal God,
   The Holy of Israel, your Savior.
I paid a huge price for you:
   all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in!
That’s how much you mean to me!
   That’s how much I love you!
I’d sell off the whole world to get you back,
   trade the creation just for you.

Isaiah 43:1 - New American Standard Bible

But now, thus says the LORD, your Creator, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!

Isaiah 43:1 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Mas ahora, asì dice el SEÑOR tu Creador, oh Jacob,
Y el que te formò, oh Israel:
"No temas, porque Yo te he redimido,
Te he llamado por tu nombre; Mìo eres tù.

Isaiah 43:1 - World English Bible

But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: Don`t be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name, you are mine.

Isaiah 43:1 - Young's Living Translation

And now, thus said Jehovah, Thy Creator, O Jacob, and thy Fashioner, O Israel, Be not afraid, for I have redeemed thee, I have called on thy name -- thou [art] Mine.

Isaiah 43:1 - Additional Comments

Wow, what a contrast to the previous verse, 42:25! There it talks about God pouring out on Israel "the fury of His anger", yet here it talks about His protection so Israel should not fear!
God allows us to suffer the consequences of our sin, whether by natural consequences or by His punishment. Yet He protects us from any evil that threatens us.
Compare this to how a parent raises a child. The parent sometimes allows pain in a child's life, either by natural consequences, or by the parent inflicting the pain. Yet, when evil threatens, the parent is there to protect the child. Our relationship with God is the same.
Then, why do Christians suffer? God's ultimate plan is to accomplish His will, and for us to glorify Him. He pieces all together so that is accomplished, in many lives. We have no idea how all this fits together. His primary purpose is to bring people to a strong relationship with Him, and to build our character. Circumstances are not the priority. We must view all of life with this in mind.
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How could God not know my name, for He was the one who formed me in the womb (Psalm 139:13-16).
For God to call you by your name, He must know your name. Picture God calling you by your name.
Why does He call? He calls us to redeem us.
He formed us, we rebelled in sin, He calls us, He redeems us, and we belong to Him.

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