The LORD the Only Redeemer

431 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.

Other Translations of Isaiah 43:1

New International Version

The LORD the Only Redeemer

431 But now, this is what the Lord says- he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

English Standard Version

The LORD the Only Redeemer

431 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.

The Message

The LORD the Only Redeemer

431 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.

New King James Version

The LORD the Only Redeemer

431 But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.

New Living Translation

The LORD the Only Redeemer

431 But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, "Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 43:1

Commentary on Isaiah 43:1-7

(Read Isaiah 43:1-7)

God's favour and good-will to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. The new creature, wherever it is, is of God's forming. All who are redeemed with the blood of his Son, he has set apart for himself. Those that have God for them need not fear who or what can be against them. What are Egypt and Ethiopia, all their lives and treasures, compared with the blood of Christ? True believers are precious in God's sight, his delight is in them, above any people. Though they went as through fire and water, yet, while they had God with them, they need fear no evil; they should be born up, and brought out. The faithful are encouraged. They were to be assembled from every quarter. And with this pleasing object in view, the prophet again dissuades from anxious fears.

18 This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord.

Other Translations of Psalm 102:18

New International Version

18 Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the Lord:

English Standard Version

18 Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord:

The Message

18 Write this down for the next generation so people not yet born will praise God:

New King James Version

18 This will be written for the generation to come, That a people yet to be created may praise the Lord.

New Living Translation

18 Let this be recorded for future generations, so that a people not yet born will praise the Lord .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 102:18

Commentary on Psalm 102:12-22

(Read Psalm 102:12-22)

We are dying creatures, but God is an everlasting God, the protector of his church; we may be confident that it will not be neglected. When we consider our own vileness, our darkness and deadness, and the manifold defects in our prayers, we have cause to fear that they will not be received in heaven; but we are here assured of the contrary, for we have an Advocate with the Father, and are under grace, not under the law. Redemption is the subject of praise in the Christian church; and that great work is described by the temporal deliverance and restoration of Israel. Look down upon us, Lord Jesus; and bring us into the glorious liberty of thy children, that we may bless and praise thy name.