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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Since--All along from the beginning; for there was never a time when Israel was not Jehovah's people. The apodosis should be at, "I will give." "Since ever thou wast precious in My sight, honorable, and that I loved thee, I will give," &c. [MAURER]. GESENIUS, as English Version, takes "Since" to mean, "Inasmuch as." If the apodosis be as in English Version, "Since thou wast precious" will refer to the time when God called His people out of Egypt, manifesting then first the love which He had from everlasting towards them (Jer 31:3; Hos 11:1); "honorable" and "loved," refer to outward marks of honor and love from God. men . . . people--other nations for thee (so Isa 43:3). thy life--thy person.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Since thou wast precious in my sight,.... As the saints are; not that they are valuable in themselves; they have no intrinsic worth in them; they are in no wise better than others; they are of the same mass and lump with others; they are of the fallen race of Adam, and are earthly and simple as he was; nor are they precious in their own sight, and much less in the eyes of the world; they are mean and despicable: but they are precious in the sight of God and Christ; in the sight of God the Father, who has chosen them, and taken them into his family, and blessed them with all spiritual blessings; and in the sight of Christ, who desired them, and betrothed them to himself, and undertook for them in eternity, and died for them in time; hence they are compared to things of value, to gold, to jewels, and precious stones, to a pearl of great price, to rich treasure; and are reckoned by Christ as his portion, and are as dear to him as the apple of his eye: thou hast been honourable; ever since precious, and that was from all eternity; for though they became dishonourable in themselves, through the fall of Adam, and their own transgressions, and are dishonourable in the esteem of men, yet honourable in the esteem of God and Christ; they appear to be so, by their birth, by regeneration, being born of God; by their marriage to the Son of God, the Lord of the whole earth; by their characters of kings and priests unto God; and by their clothing, the robe of righteousness, and garments of salvation clothing of wrought gold; and by their being favoured with the presence of God and Christ, and their nearness to them: and I have loved thee; which is the source and spring of all; hence they became precious and honourable; this is a past act, an act in eternity; it is an act of complacency and delight; a continued one, God rests in his love; and it is an act of undeserved grace and layout, and unchangeably the same; it never alters: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life: as, of old, the Egyptians, Ethiopians, and Sabeans, were given for the people of Israel, as in the preceding verse; so, in New Testament times, the enemies of God's people should be given for them; that is, their enemies should be destroyed, and they should be spared and saved; so that all Jews that rejected Christ, and persecuted his people, were given up to destruction. The Pagan empire was demolished, and so will Rome Papal too be destroyed, and the church of God will be preserved, and his interest revive, and all the kingdoms of the world become his; of which the conversions among the Gentiles in the first ages of Christianity were a pledge, prophesied of in the next words. The Talmudists (g), by "Adam", rendered "man", understand "Edom", by which Rome is often meant in Jewish writings. (g) T. Bab. Beracot fol. 62. 2.
Isaiah 43:4
Israel’s Only Savior
3For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. 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.
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Five Rules for Holy Living
By A.W. Tozer4.3K23:06Holy LivingGEN 1:27PSA 103:20ISA 43:4MAL 3:17MAT 5:441PE 2:17In 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, fire, winter, summer, frost, dew, ice, and snow, all of which sing and reflect God's glory. The preacher also mentions that although we cannot physically see God, we can hear Him sing through His creation and feel His presence in our lives. He encourages believers to have a reverent esteem for all things, viewing them as celestial and recognizing the face of Jesus Christ shining through the fallen world. Additionally, the preacher emphasizes the importance of love within the brotherhood of redeemed souls, both on the natural and spiritual planes.
(The Word for Today) Isaiah 43:1 - Part 1
By Chuck Smith1.5K25:59ExpositionalISA 43:1ISA 43:4ISA 43:10MAT 11:28MAT 28:202TI 2:15In 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 gingerbread boy who comes to life and runs away from the little girl who baked him. Pastor Chuck relates this story to the idea that God is in control and nothing can hinder His work. He concludes by offering a book called "Six Vital Questions of Life" that explores important questions asked by the apostle Paul in the book of Romans and provides biblical answers to strengthen one's relationship with God.
The People of God 07 Unique Shielded People
By James K. Boswell41850:08DEU 33:29PSA 23:6PSA 30:2ISA 41:10ISA 43:4EPH 1:6EPH 2:1In 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 troubles. The preacher emphasizes the importance of knowing who we are as children of God and the power that comes with that identity. He also mentions the concept of being changed in the twinkling of an eye and the hope of being called to heaven. The sermon encourages listeners to embrace their identity as children of God and to trust in His power and love.
In Love With Jesus
By G.W. North15623:21JesusISA 43:4JER 31:3MAT 22:37LUK 15:24ROM 12:1EPH 5:11JN 4:19In 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 representing a different person of the Trinity. The first two parts emphasize the sovereign grace of God, as the shepherd finds the lost sheep and the woman finds the lost coin without any effort from them. The last part focuses on the human element of repentance, as the prodigal son realizes his mistakes, repents, and returns to his father. The preacher emphasizes the simplicity of the message of repentance and the joy it brings to heaven.
15 the Forerunner Message in Isaiah 43-44
By Mike Bickle161:09:57God's JusticeFaithful WitnessesISA 43:1ISA 43:4ISA 43:10ISA 43:18ISA 44:3ISA 44:8MAT 24:25JHN 17:22ROM 1:16REV 1:5Mike Bickle emphasizes the prophetic message in Isaiah 43-44, highlighting God's justice master plan that includes divine discipline, demonic persecution, and the promise of a purified church and a global harvest. He explains that God's discipline is rooted in love, aiming to awaken His people, both Israel and the church, to their covenant relationship with Him. Bickle reassures that despite the challenges, God will redeem His people and pour out His Spirit, leading to a great transformation and the manifestation of His glory. He calls for believers to remember God's promises and to be faithful witnesses of His plans in the world, especially in the face of the coming Antichrist empire.
Full of Hope
By David Wilkerson0HopeIdentity in ChristNUM 14:8PSA 18:19PSA 34:18ISA 43:4JER 29:11ROM 8:312CO 4:16PHP 4:13HEB 10:231PE 2:9David 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 confidence in God's promises. He contrasts their spirit with the despair of the Israelites, encouraging believers to recognize their worth in God's eyes and to seek His vision and hope amidst trials. Wilkerson reminds us that God delights in His people, and this revelation empowers Christians to overcome their struggles and fears. He calls on the faithful to embrace their identity as precious to God, assuring them that they cannot fail with His support.
A Miserable Estate
By Christopher Love0PSA 15:4ISA 43:4DAN 11:21JHN 8:34JHN 8:36EPH 5:8COL 2:131PE 2:72PE 2:19REV 3:17Christopher Love preaches about the eight particular properties of a man without Jesus Christ, highlighting how such a person is base, a bondman, beggarly, blind, deformed, disconsolate, dead, and damned. He emphasizes that without Christ, individuals are spiritually impoverished, enslaved to sin, blind to the truth, deformed by sin, lacking true comfort, spiritually dead, and destined for damnation. Love urges listeners to seek Jesus Christ as the only source of true life, freedom, and salvation.
Christmas Changed the Shepherd's Lives
By Erlo Stegen0TransformationUrgency in Seeking GodISA 43:4ISA 49:1MIC 5:2LUK 2:8ROM 8:28Erlo 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 between the shepherds' urgency to see Jesus and our need to respond quickly to God's call. Stegen warns against hardening our hearts and encourages us to ponder the significance of Christ's birth, which brings salvation from sin and temptation. He reminds us of God's immense love, demonstrated through the sacrifice of His Son, and urges us to seek the Savior with the same haste as the shepherds. Ultimately, he calls for a personal encounter with Jesus, the one who saves and transforms us.
The Presence of a Loving God!
By Thomas Brooks0God's LoveComfort in Trials1SA 15:29ISA 43:4JER 31:3HOS 14:4MAL 3:6JHN 3:161JN 4:19Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound nature of God's love for His people, describing it as a first, free, everlasting, and unchangeable love. He highlights that without God's initial love, humanity would be lost, and despite our flaws and backslidings, God offers healing and acceptance through His sovereign grace. Brooks reassures believers that God's love is eternal and immutable, providing comfort in times of trouble. The sermon culminates in the recognition that the presence of a loving God is an unparalleled source of solace and strength in our lives.
The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength
By George Mueller0Joy in the LordSpiritual LibertyNEH 8:10PSA 119:11ISA 43:4JHN 15:9ROM 8:15GAL 5:22EPH 2:1PHP 4:41PE 1:41JN 1:9George Mueller emphasizes that 'The joy of the Lord is your strength,' drawing from Nehemiah 8:10. He explains that true joy comes from understanding our spiritual liberty through Christ, which surpasses any earthly freedom. Mueller encourages believers to actively engage with God, surrendering their burdens and recognizing their identity as beloved children of God. He stresses the importance of continual growth in faith, prayer, and the study of Scripture to maintain and deepen this joy. Ultimately, he calls for a life of gratitude and love towards God, which leads to holiness and happiness.
Reconciliation, Atonement, and Judgment
By P.T. Forsyth0PSA 85:10ISA 33:22ISA 43:4JHN 3:16ROM 3:25ROM 5:8ROM 6:23EPH 2:13HEB 9:281JN 1:9P.T. Forsyth preaches about the necessity of objective atonement, emphasizing that God Himself made the offering for reconciliation. He delves into the idea that God's atonement was initially made on behalf of the entire human race, setting the foundation for individual reconciliation. Forsyth highlights the importance of God reconciling Himself rather than being reconciled by a third party, stressing the need for a change in treatment rather than a change in God's affection. He explains that the Cross of Christ was not just an object lesson but a real and decisive act that established holiness and judgment, leading to the reconciliation of the world and individuals.
You Are Mine!
By Thomas Brooks0God's LoveIdentity in ChristEXO 19:5DEU 32:9ISA 4:5ISA 43:1ISA 43:4JER 12:10MAL 3:17Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound truth that believers are cherished by God, who created, redeemed, and called them by name. He highlights that each individual is precious in God's sight, valued as His peculiar treasure and honored above all else. Brooks reassures the congregation that God's love and ownership extend to the weakest and lowest among them, affirming their worth and identity in Christ. The sermon draws from Isaiah 43:1, reminding listeners of their unique relationship with God and His unwavering commitment to them.
Ransom for the Righteous
By E.A. Adeboye0PSA 7:15ISA 43:4JER 31:11MAT 20:28E.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 willing to exchange others for the lives of His beloved, as seen in Isaiah 43:4, showing His protective nature towards His people. The devil's wicked schemes to harm the righteous, like in the cases of Moses and Jesus, often result in the ransom of others, but God's protection prevails over evil plans.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Since--All along from the beginning; for there was never a time when Israel was not Jehovah's people. The apodosis should be at, "I will give." "Since ever thou wast precious in My sight, honorable, and that I loved thee, I will give," &c. [MAURER]. GESENIUS, as English Version, takes "Since" to mean, "Inasmuch as." If the apodosis be as in English Version, "Since thou wast precious" will refer to the time when God called His people out of Egypt, manifesting then first the love which He had from everlasting towards them (Jer 31:3; Hos 11:1); "honorable" and "loved," refer to outward marks of honor and love from God. men . . . people--other nations for thee (so Isa 43:3). thy life--thy person.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Since thou wast precious in my sight,.... As the saints are; not that they are valuable in themselves; they have no intrinsic worth in them; they are in no wise better than others; they are of the same mass and lump with others; they are of the fallen race of Adam, and are earthly and simple as he was; nor are they precious in their own sight, and much less in the eyes of the world; they are mean and despicable: but they are precious in the sight of God and Christ; in the sight of God the Father, who has chosen them, and taken them into his family, and blessed them with all spiritual blessings; and in the sight of Christ, who desired them, and betrothed them to himself, and undertook for them in eternity, and died for them in time; hence they are compared to things of value, to gold, to jewels, and precious stones, to a pearl of great price, to rich treasure; and are reckoned by Christ as his portion, and are as dear to him as the apple of his eye: thou hast been honourable; ever since precious, and that was from all eternity; for though they became dishonourable in themselves, through the fall of Adam, and their own transgressions, and are dishonourable in the esteem of men, yet honourable in the esteem of God and Christ; they appear to be so, by their birth, by regeneration, being born of God; by their marriage to the Son of God, the Lord of the whole earth; by their characters of kings and priests unto God; and by their clothing, the robe of righteousness, and garments of salvation clothing of wrought gold; and by their being favoured with the presence of God and Christ, and their nearness to them: and I have loved thee; which is the source and spring of all; hence they became precious and honourable; this is a past act, an act in eternity; it is an act of complacency and delight; a continued one, God rests in his love; and it is an act of undeserved grace and layout, and unchangeably the same; it never alters: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life: as, of old, the Egyptians, Ethiopians, and Sabeans, were given for the people of Israel, as in the preceding verse; so, in New Testament times, the enemies of God's people should be given for them; that is, their enemies should be destroyed, and they should be spared and saved; so that all Jews that rejected Christ, and persecuted his people, were given up to destruction. The Pagan empire was demolished, and so will Rome Papal too be destroyed, and the church of God will be preserved, and his interest revive, and all the kingdoms of the world become his; of which the conversions among the Gentiles in the first ages of Christianity were a pledge, prophesied of in the next words. The Talmudists (g), by "Adam", rendered "man", understand "Edom", by which Rome is often meant in Jewish writings. (g) T. Bab. Beracot fol. 62. 2.