Isaías 43

Israel’s only Savior

1 But now, you people of Israel, listen to Yahweh, the one who established your nation.

The one who caused you to become a nation [DOU] says this:

"Do not be afraid,

because I previously rescued you.

I enabled you to have a personal relationship with me [MTY], and you belong to me.

2 When you experience dangerous situations,

and you feel like [MET] you are crossing deep rivers,

I will be with you.

When you have very big troubles/difficulties,

you will [LIT] be able to endure them.

When people try to kill you like they tried to kill Daniel’s three friends by throwing them in a fire,

you will not die, just like Daniel’s three friends were not burned up,

3 because I am Yahweh, your God,

the Holy One of Israel, the one who rescues you.

I will enable the army of the emperor of Persia to conquer Egypt instead of conquering you;

similarly I will enable them to conquer Ethiopia, and Seba in Arabia, in order that you can be saved.