New International Version This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sake I will send to Babylon and bring down as fugitives all the Babylonians, in the ships in which they took pride. New Living Translation This is what the LORD says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sakes I will send an army against Babylon, forcing the Babylonians to flee in those ships they are so proud of. English Standard Version Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sake I send to Babylon and bring them all down as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships in which they rejoice. Berean Standard Bible Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sake, I will send to Babylon and bring them all as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships in which they rejoice. Berean Literal Bible Thus says YHWH, your⁺ Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your⁺ sake I will send to Babylon and bring them all down as fugitives, and the Chaldeans in the ships of their rejoicing. King James Bible Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships. New King James Version Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: “For your sake I will send to Babylon, And bring them all down as fugitives— The Chaldeans, who rejoice in their ships. New American Standard Bible This is what the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says: “For your sake I have sent to Babylon, And will bring them all down as fugitives, Even the Chaldeans, into the ships over which they rejoice. NASB 1995 Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, “For your sake I have sent to Babylon, And will bring them all down as fugitives, Even the Chaldeans, into the ships in which they rejoice. NASB 1977 Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, “For your sake I have sent to Babylon, And will bring them all down as fugitives, Even the Chaldeans, into the ships in which they rejoice. Legacy Standard Bible Thus says Yahweh your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, “For your sake I have sent to Babylon, And will bring down those who fled—all of them, Even the Chaldeans—into the ships in which they shouted for joy. Amplified Bible This is what the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says, “For your sake I have sent [one] to Babylon, And I will bring down all of them as fugitives, Even the Chaldeans [who reign in Babylon], into the ships over which they rejoiced. Berean Annotated Bible Thus says the LORD {YHWH} your⁺ Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel (he wrestles with God): “For your⁺ sake, I will send to Babylon (confusion by mixing) and bring them all as fugitives, even the Chaldeans (the Babylonians), in the ships in which they rejoice. Christian Standard Bible This is what the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says: Because of you, I will send an army to Babylon and bring all of them as fugitives, even the Chaldeans in the ships in which they rejoice. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is what the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says: Because of you, I will send to Babylon and bring all of them as fugitives, even the Chaldeans in the ships in which they rejoice. American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and I will bring down all of them as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships of their rejoicing. Contemporary English Version I, the LORD, will rescue you! I am Israel's holy God, and this is my promise: For your sake, I will send an army against Babylon to drag its people away, crying as they go. English Revised Version Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and I will bring down all of them as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships of their rejoicing. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD, your Defender, the Holy One of Israel, says: For your sake I will send [an army] to Babylon. I will bring back all the Babylonian refugees in the ships that they take pride in. Good News Translation Israel's holy God, the LORD who saves you, says, "To save you, I will send an army against Babylon; I will break down the city gates, and the shouts of her people will turn into crying. International Standard Version This is what the LORD says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "For your sake I will send to Babylon, and bring them all down as fugitives. Now as for the Babylonians, their ringing cry will become lamentation. NET Bible This is what the LORD says, your protector, the Holy One of Israel: "For your sake I send to Babylon and make them all fugitives, turning the Babylonians' joyful shouts into mourning songs. New Heart English Bible Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "For your sake, I have sent to Babylon, and I will bring all of them down as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships of their rejoicing. Webster's Bible Translation Thus saith the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sake, I will send to Babylon and bring them all as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships in which they rejoice. World English Bible Yahweh, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says: “For your sake, I have sent to Babylon, and I will bring all of them down as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships of their rejoicing. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThus said YHWH, your Redeemer, "" The Holy One of Israel: “I have sent to Babylon for your sake, "" And caused bars to descend—all of them, "" And the Chaldeans, whose song [is] in the ships. Berean Literal Bible Thus says YHWH, your⁺ Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your⁺ sake I will send to Babylon and bring them all down as fugitives, and the Chaldeans in the ships of their rejoicing. Young's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: 'For your sake I have sent to Babylon, And caused bars to descend -- all of them, And the Chaldeans, whose song is in the ships. Smith's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah redeeming you, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I sent to Babel, and brought down the bars all of them, and the Chaldees shouting in their ships. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus saith the Lord your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: For your sake I sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their bars, and the Chaldeans glorying in their ships. Catholic Public Domain Version Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: For your sake, I sent to Babylon, and tore down all their bars, with the Chaldeans who glory in their ships. New American Bible Thus says the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: For your sake I send to Babylon; I will bring down all her defenses, and the Chaldeans shall cry out in lamentation. New Revised Standard Version Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: For your sake I will send to Babylon and break down all the bars, and the shouting of the Chaldeans will be turned to lamentation. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus says the LORD, your Saviour, the Holy One of Israel: For your sake I have sent to Babylon and have brought back all the fugitives and the Chaldeans who glory in their ships. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says LORD JEHOVAH, your Savior, The Holy One of Israel: “For your sake I have sent to Babel, and I have brought all the fugitives and the Chaldeans who boast in ships OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus saith the LORD, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: For your sake I have sent to Babylon, And I will bring down all of them as fugitives, Even the Chaldeans, in the ships of their shouting. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord God that redeems you, the Holy One of Israel; for your sakes I will send to Babylon, and I will stir up all that flee, and the Chaldeans shall be bound in ships. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context God's Mercy14Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sake, I will send to Babylon and bring them all as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships in which they rejoice. 15I am the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, and your King.”… Cross References Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, Isaiah 48:17 Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go. Isaiah 54:5 For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. Isaiah 47:4 Our Redeemer—the LORD of Hosts is His name—is the Holy One of Israel. the Holy One of Israel: Isaiah 41:14 Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 60:14 The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 41:20 so that all may see and know, may consider and understand, that the hand of the LORD has done this and the Holy One of Israel has created it.” “For your sake, 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. Psalm 44:22 Yet for Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. Psalm 69:7 For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face. I will send to Babylon Jeremiah 51:1 This is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will stir up against Babylon and against the people of Leb-kamai the spirit of a destroyer. Jeremiah 50:9 For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed. Isaiah 13:17 Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. and bring them all as fugitives, Jeremiah 50:8 Flee from the midst of Babylon; depart from the land of the Chaldeans; be like the he-goats that lead the flock. Jeremiah 50:16 Cut off the sower from Babylon, and the one who wields the sickle at harvest time. In the face of the oppressor’s sword, each will turn to his own people, each will flee to his own land. Jeremiah 51:45 Come out of her, My people! Save your lives, each of you, from the fierce anger of the LORD. even the Chaldeans, Habakkuk 1:6 For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships. the Lord Isaiah 43:1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. Isaiah 44:6 Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. Isaiah 54:5-8 For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called… for Isaiah 43:3,4 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 44:24-28 Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself; … Isaiah 45:1-5 Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; … nobles. Isaiah 45:2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: whose cry Ezekiel 27:29-36 And all that handle the oar, the mariners, and all the pilots of the sea, shall come down from their ships, they shall stand upon the land; … Revelation 18:11-19 And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more: … Jump to Previous Babylon Babylonians Bars Break Cause Chaldeans Chalde'ans Cry Fugitives Holy Israel Lamentations Nobles Pride Redeemer Rejoice Rejoicing Sake Seers Ships Shouting South TurnedJump to Next Babylon Babylonians Bars Break Cause Chaldeans Chalde'ans Cry Fugitives Holy Israel Lamentations Nobles Pride Redeemer Rejoice Rejoicing Sake Seers Ships Shouting South TurnedIsaiah 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 Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, The LORD identifies Himself as Israel’s Deliverer, bound to His people by covenant and able to rescue them from oppression. His redemption of Israel anticipates the greater redemption accomplished through Christ from sin and death. Isa 48:17 Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel… the Holy One of Israel: God is wholly righteous and set apart from all sin. This title also emphasizes His faithful covenant relationship with Israel and His authority to judge both His people and the nations. Isa 41:14 Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel… “For your sake, The coming judgment on Babylon is undertaken for Israel’s deliverance. Though Judah would be carried into exile because of her sin, Babylon would not remain unpunished for its pride, cruelty, and rebellion against God. 2Co 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,… I will send to Babylon God directs the course of nations and rulers. Babylon, which would conquer Judah and destroy Jerusalem, would later fall according to His purpose. Jer 51:1 This is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will stir up… and bring them all as fugitives, Babylon’s conquerors would become those fleeing in defeat. The empire that carried others away captive would itself be overcome and humiliated. Jer 50:8 Flee from the midst of Babylon; depart from the land… even the Chaldeans, The Chaldeans, Babylon’s ruling people, were renowned for their power, wealth, and learning. None of their strength or counsel could prevent the judgment God had appointed. Hab 1:6 For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—… in the ships in which they rejoice. Babylon’s commercial vessels and maritime resources, once symbols of prosperity and confidence, would become the means of its fugitives’ escape and part of its flight and collapse. What the nation trusted for security could not save it from God’s judgment, illustrating that what people trust in apart from God can become their downfall and foreshadowing Christ, who turns instruments of human pride and sin into means of salvation. Rev 18:17 For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is both their Redeemer and the Holy One. He is the central figure, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness. 2. Redeemer A title for God, indicating His role in delivering and restoring Israel. The Hebrew word "go'el" implies a kinsman-redeemer, one who rescues or redeems a relative in distress. 3. Holy One of Israel A title that underscores God's unique holiness and His special relationship with Israel. 4. Babylon A powerful empire known for its wealth and military might. It represents the oppressors of Israel at the time. 5. Chaldeans A people group within Babylon, often associated with wisdom and astrology, but here representing the enemies of God's people. Teaching Points God as RedeemerGod is portrayed as a Redeemer who actively works for the deliverance of His people. This assures believers of His ongoing commitment to rescue and restore them from spiritual bondage. Sovereignty Over Nations The passage highlights God's control over world events and empires. Believers can trust that God is sovereign over the affairs of nations and will accomplish His purposes. Judgment and Deliverance God's promise to bring down Babylon serves as a reminder of His justice. He will judge oppressors and deliver His people, encouraging believers to trust in His righteous judgment. Holiness and Relationship As the Holy One of Israel, God calls His people to reflect His holiness. This relationship invites believers to live set apart for His purposes. Hope in God's Promises The assurance of deliverance from Babylon provides hope. Believers can find encouragement in God's promises, knowing He is faithful to fulfill them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 43:14?2. How does Isaiah 43:14 emphasize God's power over earthly rulers and nations? 3. What does "your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel" reveal about God's character? 4. How can Isaiah 43:14 strengthen our trust in God's deliverance today? 5. Connect Isaiah 43:14 with other scriptures highlighting God's sovereignty and redemption. 6. How should Isaiah 43:14 influence our response to worldly challenges and authorities? 7. How does Isaiah 43:14 reflect God's sovereignty over nations and rulers? 8. What historical context surrounds Isaiah 43:14's reference to Babylon? 9. How does Isaiah 43:14 demonstrate God's role as Redeemer? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 43? (14) I have sent to Babylon.--For the first time in 2 Isaiah, the place of exile is named. For "have brought down all their nobles" read, I will bring them all down as fugitives. The marginal "bars" represents a various reading, defences, in the sense of defenders. The Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships.--Better, into the ships of their shouting--i.e., the ships which used to echo with the exulting joy of sailors. The word for "shouting" is purposely chosen to suggest the thought that there will be a shout of another kind, even the wailing cry of despair. The commerce of Babylon, and its position on the Euphrates, made it, as it were, the Venice of the earlier East (Herod., 1:194). The prophet sees the inhabitants of Babylon fleeing in their ships from the presence of their conqueror. Verses 14-21. - A DECLARATION AGAINST BABYLON, AND A PROMISE OF ISRAEL'S RESTORATION. Having wound up the preceding "controversy" with a reference to his own power to work great results (ver. 13), Jehovah now brings forward two examples - the discomfiture of Babylon (vers. 14, 15), and the recovery and restoration of Israel (vers. 16-21), both of which he is about to accomplish. Verse 14. - For your sake I have sent to Babylon. For Israel's sake God has already, in his counsels, sent to Babylon the instruments of his vengeance - Cyrus and his soldiers - and by their instrumentality has brought down all their nobles; or rather, has brought them all down (to be fugitives (comp. Isaiah 15:5); and the Chaldeans; or, even the Chaldeans. The Chaldeans are not in Isaiah, as in Daniel (Daniel 2:2; Daniel 4:7; Daniel 5:7), a special class of Babylonians, but, as elsewhere commonly in Scripture, the Babylonians generally (see Isaiah 12:19; 47:1). In the native inscriptions the term is especially applied to the inhabitants of the tract upon the sea-coast. Whose cry is in the ships; rather, into their ships of wailing. The Chaldeans, flying from the Persian attack, betake themselves to their ships with cries of grief, the ships thereby becoming "ships of wailing." The nautical character of the Babylonians is strongly marked in the inscriptions, where "the ships of Ur are celebrated at a very remote period, and the native kings, when hard pressed by the Assyrians, are constantly represented as going on ship-board, and crossing the Persian Gulf to Susiana, or to some of the islands (see 'Records of the Past,' vol. 1. pp. 40, 43, 73; vol. 7. p. 63; vol. 9. p. 60). The abundant traffic and the numerous merchants of Babylon are mentioned by Ezekiel (Ezekiel 17:4). AEsehylus, moreover, notes that the Babylonians of his day were "navigators of ships" ('Persae,' 11. 52-55). Isaiah 43:14 promises that Israel’s Holy Redeemer will personally topple Babylon, drive the Chaldeans into frantic flight, and dismantle the very systems in which they boasted. The verse assures God’s people that His covenant love guarantees their deliverance, while His holiness guarantees their oppressors’ defeat.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thusכֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now says אָמַ֧ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your Redeemer, גֹּאַלְכֶ֖ם (gō·’al·ḵem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman the Holy קְד֣וֹשׁ (qə·ḏō·wōš) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary One of Israel: יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc “For your sake, לְמַעַנְכֶ֞ם (lə·ma·‘an·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent I will send שִׁלַּ֣חְתִּי (šil·laḥ·tî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out to Babylon בָבֶ֗לָה (ḇā·ḇe·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city and bring וְהוֹרַדְתִּ֤י (wə·hō·w·raḏ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend them all כֻּלָּ֔ם (kul·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every as fugitives, בָֽרִיחִים֙ (ḇā·rî·ḥîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1281: A fugitive, the serpent even the Chaldeans, וְכַשְׂדִּ֖ים (wə·ḵaś·dîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3778: Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab in the ships בָּאֳנִיּ֥וֹת (bā·’o·nî·yō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 591: A ship in which they rejoice. רִנָּתָֽם׃ (rin·nā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7440: A creaking, shout Additonal Resources Isaiah 43:14 Blue Letter BibleIsaiah 43:14 Bible Gateway Isaiah 43:14 Bible.com Isaiah 43:14 NIV |
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