But
now Yahweh who created you, Jacob,
and
he who formed you, Israel, says:
“Don’t
be afraid, for I have redeemed you.
I
have called you by your name.
You
are mine.
When
you pass through the waters, I will be with you,
and
through the rivers, they will not overflow you.
When
you walk through the fire, you will not be burned,
and
flame will not scorch you.
For
I am Yahweh your God,
the
Holy One of Israel,
your
Savior.
I
have given Egypt as your ransom,
Ethiopia
and Seba in your place.
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.
Don’t
be afraid, for I am with you.
I
will bring your offspring from the east,
and
gather you from the west.
I
will tell the north, ‘Give them up!’
and
tell the south, ‘Don’t hold them back!’
Bring
my sons from far away,
and
my daughters from the ends of the earth—
everyone
who is called by my name,
and
whom I have created for my glory,
whom
I have formed,
yes,
whom I have made.”
Isaiah 43:1-7
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