1 Now this is what the Lord  says —

the one who created you, Jacob,

and the one who formed you, Israel  * 43:1 Is 43:7,15,21; 44:2,21,24  —

"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;  * 43:1 Is 44:22–23; 48:20

I have called you by your name; you are mine.  * 43:1 Gn 32:28; Is 45:3–4

2 When you pass through the waters,  * 43:2 Ps 66:12; Is 8:7–8

I will be with you,  * 43:2 Dt 31:6,8,23; Jos 1:5; 3:7; Jr 1:8; 30:11; 46:28

and the rivers will not overwhelm you.

When you walk through the fire,  * 43:2 Is 29:6; 30:27–29; Dn 3:25,27

you will not be scorched,

and the flame will not burn you.

3 For I am the Lord your God,  * 43:3 Ex 20:2; Is 41:13

the Holy One of Israel, and your Savior.  * 43:3 Is 19:20; 43:11; 45:15,21; 49:26; 60:16; 63:8

I have given Egypt as a ransom for you,

Cush and Seba in your place.