Epiphany Season · Baptism of the Lord · Year C
Isaiah 43:1-7
I Have Called You by Name
January 9, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine." (Isaiah 43:1)
God reassures Israel that the one who created and formed her will be present through waters and fire, because she is precious, honored, and loved. The prophet promises that God will gather this people from every direction and bring them home.
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Commentary
Commentary on Isaiah 43:1-7 Working Preacher
A Luther Seminary commentary reading God's claim on Israel by name alongside the claim of baptism.
Isaiah 43:1-7 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on the tender, protective love God speaks over an exiled people.
Isaiah 43 Commentary: Fear Not Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse evangelical commentary on God's redeeming, name calling love in Isaiah 43.
Isaiah Commentaries & Sermons Precept Austin
A study hub indexing word studies, outlines, and expositors across Isaiah, including chapter 43.
Classic commentaries on Isaiah 43 BibleHub
A classic aggregator stacking Barnes, Gill, Ellicott, and other historic commentators verse by verse.
Isaiah 43, Expository Notes StudyLight
A verse by verse commentary hub gathering more than a hundred historic and modern expositors on Isaiah 43.
Background & Word Study
Overview: Isaiah 40-66 BibleProject
An animated overview of Isaiah's second half, the section this promise of redemption belongs to.
Isaiah 43 interlinear BibleHub
The Hebrew text of Isaiah 43 word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers.
Isaiah 43:1-7 Sefaria
The Hebrew Masoretic text with the JPS translation and linked Jewish commentaries on Isaiah 43.
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