Isaiah 43:4
Isaiah 43:4 in Multiple Translations
Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.
Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.
Since thou hast been precious in my sight, and honorable, and I have loved thee; therefore will I give men in thy stead, and peoples instead of thy life.
Because of your value in my eyes, you have been honoured, and loved by me; so I will give men for you, and peoples for your life.
Because you are so valuable to me, because I honor you, and because I love you, I give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your lives.
Because thou wast precious in my sight, and thou wast honourable, and I loued thee, therefore will I giue man for thee, and people for thy sake.
Since thou wast precious in Mine eyes, Thou wast honoured, and I have loved thee, And I appoint men in thy stead, And peoples instead of thy life.
Since you have been precious and honored in my sight, and I have loved you, therefore I will give people in your place, and nations instead of your life.
Since thou hast been precious in my sight, thou hast been honorable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.
Since thou becamest honourable in my eyes, thou art glorious: I have loved thee, and I will give men for thee, and people for thy life.
I will cause other countries to be conquered, instead of your country; I will trade them for you, in order that you will not be killed, because you are very precious [DOU] to me and because I love you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 43:4
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Isaiah 43:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 43:4
Study Notes — Isaiah 43:4
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 43:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 43:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 43:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 43:4
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 43:4
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 43:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 43:4
- Sermons on Isaiah 43:4
Context — Israel’s Only Savior
4Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.
5Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. 6I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 7:6–8 | For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 2:9 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 31:3 | The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. |
| 4 | Revelation 3:9 | Look at those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead. I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you. |
| 5 | Hosea 11:1 | When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son. |
| 6 | John 16:27 | For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from God. |
| 7 | Genesis 12:2 | I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. |
| 8 | John 17:23 | I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 32:9–14 | But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance. He found him in a desert land, in a barren, howling wilderness; He surrounded him, He instructed him, He guarded him as the apple of His eye. As an eagle stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, He spread His wings to catch them and carried them on His pinions. The LORD alone led him, and no foreign god was with him. He made him ride on the heights of the land and fed him the produce of the field. He nourished him with honey from the rock and oil from the flinty crag, with curds from the herd and milk from the flock, with the fat of lambs, with rams from Bashan, and goats, with the choicest grains of wheat. From the juice of the finest grapes you drank the wine. |
| 10 | Exodus 19:5–6 | Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” |
Isaiah 43:4 Summary
[This verse is saying that God loves us so much that we are precious and honored in His sight, and that He is willing to give up great things for our sake. This means that we are highly valued by God, and that He cares about us deeply, as seen in Psalm 139:17-18. We can trust in His love and care for us, and know that He is always with us, as promised in Isaiah 43:2. By remembering that we are loved and valued by God, we can live with confidence and purpose, knowing that we are not alone and that He is always guiding us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be precious and honored in God's sight?
To be precious and honored in God's sight means that we are highly valued and loved by Him, as stated in Isaiah 43:4, and this love is not based on our own merit, but on His sovereign choice, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:6-8.
How can God give men and nations in exchange for us?
This verse is not saying that God will give people and nations as a literal exchange, but rather that He values us so much that He is willing to give up great things for our sake, as seen in the example of His giving Egypt, Cush, and Seba as a ransom in Isaiah 43:3.
What is the basis of God's love for us?
The basis of God's love for us is not our own worthiness, but His own nature and character, as stated in 1 John 4:8, which says that God is love, and as seen in Isaiah 43:4, where He says 'I love you' without condition.
How can we apply this verse to our lives?
We can apply this verse to our lives by remembering that we are loved and valued by God, and that He is always with us, as promised in Isaiah 43:2, and that we can trust in His love and care for us, as stated in Psalm 23:4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that you have experienced God's love and care in your life, and how can you thank Him for those blessings?
- How does it make you feel to know that you are precious and honored in God's sight, and what difference does that make in your daily life?
- What are some things that you are willing to give up or sacrifice in order to follow God and live a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in Romans 12:1-2?
- How can you share God's love with others, and what are some ways that you can show them that they are valued and precious in His sight?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 43:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 43:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 43:4
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 43:4
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 43:4
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 43:4
Sermons on Isaiah 43:4
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
Five Rules for Holy Living by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of praising and blessing the Lord. He highlights various elements of creation such as water, sun, moon, stars, wind, heat, fi |
|
(The Word for Today) Isaiah 43:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith begins by quoting a verse from the Bible, emphasizing that God has created and redeemed His people. He then shares a childhood story about a ging |
|
The People of God 07 Unique Shielded People by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal story about a boy who was born blind. The preacher's father was distraught one day and eventually confided in his wife about his trou |
|
In Love With Jesus by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the prodigal son as a representation of repentance. He highlights the threefold nature of the parable, with each part represen |
|
Ransom for the Righteous by E.A. Adeboye | E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the concept of ransom in the Bible, highlighting how Jesus became the ultimate ransom for our sins, as stated in Matthew 20:28. God, out of His love, is wil |
|
Full of Hope by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the unwavering hope and faith of Joshua and Caleb, who, despite the daunting challenges they faced, returned from the Promised Land filled with joy and c |
|
Christmas Changed the Shepherd's Lives by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes how the birth of Jesus transformed the lives of the shepherds, highlighting the penetrating light of Christ that must fill our lives. He draws parallels betw |







