Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. New Living Translation “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will gather you and your children from east and west. English Standard Version Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you. Berean Standard Bible Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. King James Bible Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west; New King James Version Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your descendants from the east, And gather you from the west; New American Standard Bible “Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, And gather you from the west. NASB 1995 “Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, And gather you from the west. NASB 1977 “Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, And gather you from the west. Legacy Standard Bible Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your seed from the east, And gather you from the west. Amplified Bible “Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east [where they are scattered], And gather you from the west. Christian Standard Bible Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your descendants from the east, and gather you from the west. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your descendants from the east, and gather you from the west. American Standard Version Fear not; for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west; Contemporary English Version Don't be afraid! I am with you. From both east and west I will bring you together. English Revised Version Fear not; for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west; GOD'S WORD® Translation Do not be afraid, because I am with you. I will bring your descendants from the east and gather you from the west. Good News Translation Do not be afraid--I am with you! "From the distant east and the farthest west I will bring your people home. International Standard Version "Don't be afraid, for I am with you; I'll bring your children from the east, and gather you from the west. Majority Standard Bible Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. NET Bible Don't be afraid, for I am with you. From the east I will bring your descendants; from the west I will gather you. New Heart English Bible Do not be afraid; for I am with you. I will bring your descendants from the east, and gather you from the west. Webster's Bible Translation Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west; World English Bible Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. I will bring your offspring from the east, and gather you from the west. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not be afraid, for I [am] with you, "" I bring in your seed from the east, "" And I gather you from the west. Young's Literal Translation Be not afraid, for I am with thee, From the east I bring in thy seed, And from the west I gather thee. Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt not fear, for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the sunrisings, and from the west I will gather thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFear not, for I am with thee: I will. bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west. Catholic Public Domain Version Fear not, for I am with you. I will lead your offspring from the East, and I will gather you from the West. New American Bible Fear not, for I am with you; from the east I will bring back your offspring, from the west I will gather you. New Revised Standard Version Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFear not; for I am with you; I will bring your descendants from the east, and gather you from the west; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You shall not fear, because I am with you. I shall bring your seed from the East, and from the West I shall gather you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Fear not, for I am with thee; I will bring thy seed from the east, And gather thee from the west; Brenton Septuagint Translation Fear not; for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and will gather thee from the west. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Only Savior…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. 5Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. 6I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—… Cross References Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Jeremiah 30:10 As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid. Jeremiah 46:27 But you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Genesis 28:15 Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Zephaniah 3:16-17 On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. / The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Psalm 46:1-2 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Acts 18:9-10 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Treasury of Scripture Fear not: for I am with you: I will bring your seed from the east, and gather you from the west; fear not Isaiah 43:2 When 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. Isaiah 41:10,14 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness… Isaiah 44:2 Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen. I will Isaiah 11:11,12 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea… Isaiah 27:12,13 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall beat off from the channel of the river unto the stream of Egypt, and ye shall be gathered one by one, O ye children of Israel… Isaiah 49:12 Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim. Jump to Previous Afraid Children East Fear Gather Offspring Seed Together WestJump to Next Afraid Children East Fear Gather Offspring Seed Together WestIsaiah 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 Do not be afraid, for I am with you; This phrase is a reassurance of God's presence and protection. Throughout the Bible, God frequently tells His people not to fear, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness. This echoes God's promise to Joshua (Joshua 1:9) and the assurance given to the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt (Exodus 14:13-14). The presence of God is a central theme, signifying His commitment to His covenant people. It also foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who is called "Immanuel," meaning "God with us" (Matthew 1:23). I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming Messiah and the restoration of Israel. 2. Israel The nation to whom God is speaking through Isaiah. At this time, Israel is facing exile and dispersion due to their disobedience, but God promises restoration. 3. Exile The historical context involves the Babylonian exile, where the Israelites were taken captive and scattered. This verse promises their return and restoration. 4. East and West Symbolic of the farthest reaches of the earth, indicating that God will gather His people from all corners of the world. 5. God's Presence The assurance of God's presence is central to this promise, emphasizing His faithfulness and sovereignty. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and FaithfulnessGod is in control of history and the destiny of His people. His promises are sure, and He is faithful to fulfill them. The Assurance of God's Presence Believers can live without fear because God is with them. His presence is a source of comfort and strength in times of trouble. Restoration and Hope No matter how far we may feel from God, He promises to gather us back to Himself. This is a message of hope and restoration. Global Gathering God's plan includes a global perspective, gathering His people from all nations. This reflects the inclusivity of the Gospel message. Trust in God's Promises We are called to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem bleak. His word is a firm foundation.(5) From the east . . .--Even from Isaiah's stand-point, the dispersion of Israel might well be contemplated in all this wide extent. The Ten Tribes were already carried off to the cities of the Medes (2Kings 17:6). The Babylonian exile had its beginning under Esar-haddon (2Chronicles 33:11); others may have been found before the time of Zephaniah (Zephaniah 3:10) beyond the rivers of Ethiopia. Even in the time of Joel the slave-trade of the Ph?nicians had carried the sons of Judah and Jerusalem to the western isles of Javan, or Ionia (Joel 3:6).Verse 5. - Fear not: for I am with thee (comp. Isaiah 41:10). I will bring thy seed from the east... from the west. The actual extent of the Jewish diaspora in Isaiah's day has been greatly exaggerated by some modern critics, who say that there were at that date "bands of Jewish exiles in the far lands of the Mediterranean, and even in China" (Cheyne). Israel had been carried captive into Mesopotamia and into Media (2 Kings 17:6; 1 Chronicles 5:26), perhaps, also, into other regions belonging at the time to Assyria, as Babylonia, Assyria Proper, Syria. Two hundred thousand Jews had been taken to Nineveh by Sennacherib ('Eponym Canon,' p. 134), and planted probably by him m outlying portions of his dominions. But such transplantation would not carry the dispersion further than Cilicia and Cyprus towards the west, Armenia towards the north, Media towards the east, and the shores of the Persian Gulf towards the south. Any scattering of the nation into regions more remote than these, as into [Egypt, Ethiopia, Elam (Isaiah 11:11), and China - if Sinim is China (Isaiah 49:12) - must have been seen by Isaiah in vision, or made known to him by revelation. It had not taken place in his day. The expression, "ends of the earth" (ver. 6), must not be pressed in Isaiah any more than in Herodotus, where the ἐσχατίαι τῆς οἰκουμέης are India, Arabia, Ethiopia, and Scythia (3:106-116). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be afraid, תִּירָ֖א (tî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אָ֑נִי (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am with you; אִתְּךָ־ (’it·tə·ḵā-) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among I will bring אָבִ֣יא (’ā·ḇî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go your offspring זַרְעֶ֔ךָ (zar·‘e·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity from the east, מִמִּזְרָח֙ (mim·miz·rāḥ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4217: Place of sunrise, the east and gather you אֲקַבְּצֶֽךָּ׃ (’ă·qab·bə·ṣe·kā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 6908: To gather, collect from the west. וּמִֽמַּעֲרָ֖ב (ū·mim·ma·‘ă·rāḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4628: The west Links Isaiah 43:5 NIVIsaiah 43:5 NLT Isaiah 43:5 ESV Isaiah 43:5 NASB Isaiah 43:5 KJV Isaiah 43:5 BibleApps.com Isaiah 43:5 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 43:5 Chinese Bible Isaiah 43:5 French Bible Isaiah 43:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 43:5 Don't be afraid (Isa Isi Is) |
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