Isaiah 43:4 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
3For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
4Since 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.
5Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;
6I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 3:16
Both verses highlight God's love and the value of His people.
Romans 5:8
This verse explains how God's love is demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice.
1 Peter 1:18-19
Both passages speak to the preciousness of believers and the price paid for their redemption.
Source: Isaiah 43:4