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.
Cross-reference
Isaiah 43:21 identifies the redeemed as the people formed to declare God's praise, echoing the calling and creation here.
Isaiah 43:7 reinforces this: those called by name are created for God's glory, directly linking redemption to purpose.
In Isaiah 44:21, God reminds Jacob he is formed and His servant, a direct echo of the redemption and calling by name.
Isaiah 48:17 calls the Lord your Redeemer who teaches and leads, extending the redemptive relationship from 43:1 to guidance.
Isaiah 44:6 declares the Lord as Israel's Redeemer and the only God, reinforcing the identity of the Redeemer in 43:1.
In Isaiah 44:5, people write 'The LORD's' on their hands — a direct response to the claim 'you are mine' in 43:1.
In Isaiah 62:12, the redeemed are called 'The Holy People' and 'Sought Out' — echoing the personal naming and redemption of 43:1.
In Isaiah 54:5, God is again called Maker and Redeemer of Israel, reinforcing the promise that He who created Jacob will also redeem him.
Isaiah 44:2 repeats 'Fear not' and promises help, continuing the same assurance of redemption and formation.
Isaiah 35:9 mentions 'the redeemed' walking safely on the holy highway, directly linking to the redemption declared in 43:1.
Isaiah 35:10 describes the ransomed returning to Zion with joy, fulfilling the redemption promised in 43:1.
Isaiah 41:14 also says 'Fear not, you worm Jacob, your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel' — directly parallel to 43:1's message.
Isaiah 44:22-24 repeats 'I have redeemed you' and 'formed you from the womb,' closely echoing the creation and redemption themes of 43:1.
Isaiah 41:8 calls Israel God's chosen servant — reinforcing the election and belonging that Isaiah 43:1 expresses with 'you are mine'.
Isaiah 44:1 reaffirms Israel as God's chosen servant — echoing the calling and ownership declared in Isaiah 43:1.
Isaiah 41:10 directly parallels 'fear not', 'I am your God', and promises strength — a close thematic twin to Isaiah 43:1.
Isaiah 35:4 echoes 'fear not' and announces God's coming salvation — a parallel promise of deliverance to the redeemed in Isaiah 43:1.
In Isaiah 44:24, the same 'Redeemer who formed you' language reinforces God as both Creator and Redeemer of Israel.
In Isaiah 45:3, God says He 'summons you by name' — directly echoing Isaiah 43:1's calling of Israel by name, now applied to Cyrus.
In Isaiah 42:6, God calls the servant in righteousness and takes him by the hand — mirroring the calling and care shown to Israel in 43:1.
In Isaiah 45:4, God calls Cyrus by name for Jacob's sake — same 'call by name' language but applied to a foreign king.
In Isaiah 49:1, the servant says the LORD named him from the womb — echoing the personal calling and naming of Israel in 43:1.
In Isaiah 63:16, God is called 'our Father' and 'our Redeemer' — reinforcing the familial ownership and redemption promised in 43:1.
Isaiah 54:4 begins with 'Fear not' and promises no shame, offering similar comfort to Israel as 43:1's assurance of redemption.
Ezekiel 16:8 declares 'you became Mine' through covenant—using the same ownership language as Isaiah 43:1.
Jeremiah 31:3 declares God's everlasting love and faithfulness, paralleling the redemption and calling by name here.
Malachi 3:17 says 'They shall be Mine, says the LORD'—directly repeating the possessive promise of Isaiah 43:1.
Zechariah 13:9 says God will claim 'This is My people' after refining—paralleling the personal naming and ownership in Isaiah.
Deuteronomy 32:9 says 'the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His inheritance'—directly echoing 'You are Mine' in Isaiah.
In Exodus 33:17, God tells Moses 'I know you by name,' paralleling God's personal knowledge and claim in Isaiah 43:1.
2 Timothy 2:19 affirms 'The Lord knows those who are His'—echoing the personal knowledge and ownership declared in Isaiah.
In Exodus 15:13, God leads the redeemed people with steadfast love — the same redemption and guidance echoed for Jacob in 43:1.
Psalm 107:2 calls the 'redeemed' to testify — directly using the same term for God's redemption found in Isaiah 43:1.
In John 20:16, Jesus calls Mary by name, personally fulfilling the promise that God calls His people by name.
Exodus 33:12 has God telling Moses 'I know you by name'—directly paralleling 'I have called you by your name' and showing personal knowledge.
Jeremiah 46:27 repeats 'Do not fear, Jacob my servant' and promises salvation from exile — a direct parallel to 43:1's redemption and reassurance.
Lamentations 3:57 recalls God's response 'Do not fear' when called — echoing 43:1's assurance and the theme of being heard by name.
Hebrews 8:8-10 quotes the new covenant promise—'I will be their God, they shall be My people'—echoing Isaiah's 'You are Mine' and covenant relationship.
Hosea 7:13 shows God longing to redeem but Israel rebelling — contrasting with 43:1's declaration of redemption already accomplished for His people.
In Acts 27:24, an angel tells Paul 'Do not be afraid,' directly echoing the divine reassurance of Isaiah.
Malachi 2:10 asks 'Did not one God create us?' — echoing 43:1's 'created you, Jacob' but in a rebuke about covenant unfaithfulness.
Jeremiah 33:26 reaffirms God's commitment to Jacob/Israel and promises restoration, echoing the redemption and covenant relationship in 43:1.
In Luke 1:30, the angel tells Mary 'Do not be afraid, for you have found favor with God,' mirroring God's call to Israel with a personal reason.
Ephesians 2:10 speaks of believers as God's workmanship created in Christ, paralleling the creation and formation of Israel in 43:1.
Exodus 19:6 describes Israel as a 'kingdom of priests' for God—extending the belonging in Isaiah to a specific role.
Exodus 19:5 calls Israel a 'special treasure' to God, conditional on obedience—paralleling God's claim 'You are Mine' in Isaiah.
Zephaniah 3:16 says 'Do not fear, Zion' — a similar command of reassurance, here in a future restoration context rather than redemption by name.
Zechariah 8:15 promises 'Do not be afraid' as God decides to do good — paralleling 43:1's assurance but focused on future blessing.
In Jeremiah 50:34, God is the strong Redeemer who pleads His people's cause — affirming the redemption and ownership declared in 43:1.
Psalm 100:3 affirms we are God's people, made by Him, paralleling the themes of creation and belonging in this verse.