Isaiah 43:11
New International Version
I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior.

New Living Translation
I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no other Savior.

English Standard Version
I, I am the LORD, and besides me there is no savior.

Berean Standard Bible
I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me.

King James Bible
I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.

New King James Version
I, even I, am the LORD, And besides Me there is no savior.

New American Standard Bible
“I, only I, am the LORD, And there is no savior besides Me.

NASB 1995
“I, even I, am the LORD, And there is no savior besides Me.

NASB 1977
“I, even I, am the LORD; And there is no savior besides Me.

Legacy Standard Bible
I, even I, am Yahweh, And there is no savior besides Me.

Amplified Bible
“I, [only] I, am the LORD, And there is no Savior besides Me.

Christian Standard Bible
I—I am the LORD. Besides me, there is no Savior.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I, I am Yahweh, and there is no other Savior but Me.

American Standard Version
I, even I, am Jehovah; and besides me there is no saviour.

Contemporary English Version
I alone am the LORD; only I can rescue you.

English Revised Version
I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I alone am the LORD, and there is no savior except me.

Good News Translation
"I alone am the LORD, the only one who can save you.

International Standard Version
I, yes I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior.

NET Bible
I, I am the LORD, and there is no deliverer besides me.

New Heart English Bible
I, I am the LORD; and besides me there is no savior.

Webster's Bible Translation
I, even I, am the LORD; and besides me there is no savior.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me.

World English Bible
I myself am Yahweh. Besides me, there is no savior.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I [am] YHWH, "" And besides Me there is no savior.

Young's Literal Translation
I -- I am Jehovah, And besides Me there is no saviour.

Smith's Literal Translation
I, I, Jehovah, and none saving besides me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I am, I am the Lord: and there is no saviour besides me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I am. I am the Lord. And there is no savior apart from me.

New American Bible
I, I am the LORD; there is no savior but me.

New Revised Standard Version
I, I am the LORD, and besides me there is no savior.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I, even I, am the LORD; and besides me there is no lord.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I AM LORD JEHOVAH and there is none again outside of me
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I, even I, am the LORD; And beside Me there is no saviour.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I am God; and beside me there is no Saviour.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Israel's Only Savior
10“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come. 11I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me. 12I alone decreed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. So you are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:39
See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.

Hosea 13:4
Yet I am the LORD your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but Me, for there is no Savior besides Me.

Acts 4:12
Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Isaiah 45:21-22
Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me. / Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.

Joel 2:27
Then you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame.

1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

Psalm 3:8
Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah

John 10:30
I and the Father are one.”

Isaiah 44:6
Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.

Revelation 1:8
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.

Psalm 68:20
Our God is a God of deliverance; the Lord GOD is our rescuer from death.

John 17:3
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

Isaiah 46:9
Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.

1 Corinthians 8:4-6
So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. / For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.


Treasury of Scripture

I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no savior.

Isaiah 43:3
For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.

Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

Isaiah 45:21,22
Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me…

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Isaiah 43
1. The Lord comforts the church with his promises.
8. He appeals to the people for witness of his omnipotence
14. He foretells them the destruction of Babylon
18. And his wonderful deliverance of his people
22. He reproves the people as inexcusable














I, yes I, am the LORD
This phrase emphasizes the personal and exclusive identity of God. The repetition "I, yes I" underscores the certainty and authority of the speaker, God Himself. In the context of Isaiah, God is addressing the Israelites who are in exile, reminding them of His unique identity and sovereignty. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) is significant as it is the covenant name of God, highlighting His eternal and unchanging nature. This declaration is a reminder of God's self-existence and His role as the ultimate authority over all creation, contrasting with the false gods of the surrounding nations.

and there is no Savior but Me.
This statement asserts the exclusivity of God as the only source of salvation. In the historical context, Israel often turned to other nations and their gods for help, but God is affirming that He alone is their Savior. This is a central theme throughout the Bible, where God is depicted as the deliverer of His people. Theologically, this points to the monotheistic belief that salvation comes solely from God, a concept that is echoed in the New Testament with the coming of Jesus Christ, who is seen as the fulfillment of God's promise of salvation. The phrase also serves as a prophetic foreshadowing of Christ, who is recognized in the New Testament as the Savior of the world, affirming the continuity of God's redemptive plan.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Isaiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning both judgment and redemption.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. In this verse, God declares His unique role as the only Savior.

3. Israel
The nation to whom Isaiah is prophesying. They are in a covenant relationship with God and are often reminded of His sovereignty and their need for repentance.

4. Babylonian Exile
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Isaiah includes prophecies about the coming Babylonian captivity and the eventual return of the Israelites.

5. Monotheism
The belief in one God, which is a central theme in Isaiah. This verse underscores the exclusivity of God as the only Savior.
Teaching Points
The Uniqueness of God
God alone is the Savior. This truth calls us to reject any form of idolatry or reliance on other "saviors" in our lives, whether they be material, relational, or ideological.

God's Sovereignty in Salvation
Salvation is entirely the work of God. We are reminded to trust in His power and grace rather than our own efforts or merits.

The Call to Monotheism
In a world of many beliefs, Christians are called to uphold the truth of one God and Savior. This conviction should shape our witness and interactions with others.

Assurance of Salvation
Knowing that God is the only Savior provides assurance and peace. We can rest in the certainty of His promises and His ability to save completely.

Evangelistic Mandate
As God is the only Savior, Christians are compelled to share this truth with others, pointing them to the hope found in Christ alone.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 43:11?

2. How does Isaiah 43:11 affirm the exclusivity of salvation through the Lord?

3. What does "besides Me, there is no Savior" reveal about God's unique role?

4. How can Isaiah 43:11 strengthen our faith in God's sovereignty today?

5. Connect Isaiah 43:11 with New Testament teachings on Jesus as Savior.

6. How should Isaiah 43:11 influence our evangelism and witness to others?

7. How does Isaiah 43:11 affirm the exclusivity of God in salvation?

8. What historical context surrounds Isaiah 43:11?

9. How does Isaiah 43:11 challenge polytheistic beliefs?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 43?

11. Who else is a savior besides me?

12. Who else is a savior besides me?

13. What defines the concept of eternal value?

14. What did Jesus mean by "I and the Father are one"?
What Does Isaiah 43:11 Mean
I

God Himself opens the statement with the simple, powerful “I.” He is not distant or abstract; He is present and personal. In Deuteronomy 32:39 we hear the same voice: “See now that I, I am He, and there is no god besides Me.” This personal “I” invites us to look directly to the One speaking, rather than to circumstances, leaders, or feelings.


yes I

The repetition intensifies the point—He alone is speaking and acting. Isaiah 44:24 echoes, “This is what the LORD says—your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the LORD, the Maker of all things.” The doubled “I” drives home that no other voice carries equal authority. It sweeps away any rival claim to our ultimate allegiance or trust.


am the LORD

Here the divine name (“the LORD”) identifies the covenant-keeping God who revealed Himself to Moses in Exodus 3:14-15: “I AM WHO I AM… This is My name forever.” He is faithful, unchanging, and sovereign. Isaiah 42:8 reinforces, “I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not give My glory to another.” Because He is the LORD, every promise He makes—whether of judgment or of rescue—stands firm.


and there is no Savior but Me

Salvation rests exclusively in Him. Hosea 13:4 repeats the theme: “You shall acknowledge no God but Me, for there is no Savior except Me.” The New Testament carries the torch:

Acts 4:12—“There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

John 14:6—Jesus says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

1 Timothy 2:5—“There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”

Because the LORD alone saves, trusting anyone or anything else—rituals, good works, or other deities—proves empty. His exclusive claim is not narrow-minded; it is a grace-filled revelation of the only real rescue available.


summary

Isaiah 43:11 stacks truth upon truth: the personal God speaks (“I”), emphatically underscores His sole authority (“yes I”), identifies Himself as the covenant LORD, and declares that He alone saves. Every competing savior is exposed as powerless, while His people are invited to rest in the sure, unshakable deliverance found only in Him through Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I,
אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

yes I,
אָנֹכִ֖י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

am the LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

and there is no
וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

Savior
מוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃ (mō·wō·šî·a‘)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor

but Me.
מִבַּלְעָדַ֖י (mib·bal·‘ā·ḏay)
Preposition-m | first person common singular
Strong's 1107: Apart from, except, without


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