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Isaiah 43:7

What does Isaiah 43:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Isaiah 43:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Isaiah 43:7 means

This verse emphasizes God's ultimate ownership and purpose for humanity, specifically those who acknowledge Him. The repetition of "called by my name," "created," "formed," and "made" highlights the intentionality and completeness of His work. To be "called by my name" signifies a deep relationship and belonging, like a child bearing their father's name. The core assertion is that humanity's existence, in its very essence, is for God's "glory," meaning to reflect His character and demonstrate His excellencies. It suggests that our highest purpose is found in glorifying our Creator.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

every one that is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yea, whom I have made.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

every one that is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yea, whom I have made.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Every one who is named by my name, and whom I have made for my glory, who has been formed and designed by me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Every one who is called by My name, Even for My honour I have created him, I have formed him, yea, I have made him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And every one that calleth upon my name, I have created him for my glory. I have formed him, and made him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

every one that is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory: I have formed him, yea, I have made him.

Context

Isaiah 43 falls within the "Book of Comfort" (chapters 40-55), where God addresses His exiled people, Israel, promising restoration and emphasizing His unique sovereignty. Just prior to this verse, God reaffirms His everlasting nature and His unwavering commitment to His people, declaring He will gather them from all corners of the earth. This verse then provides the foundational reason for this unwavering commitment: Israel's creation and purpose are bound up in God's glory. Following this, God continues to assure His people of His power to deliver and redeem them, despite their past failings, solidifying the theme of restoration through divine initiative and purpose.

v.6I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back; bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the end of the earth;

v.7This passage

v.8Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 43:21

    the people which I formed for myself, that they might set forth my praise.

  • Isaiah 62:2

    And the nations shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory, and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of Jehovah shall name.

  • Isaiah 56:5

    Unto them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name better than of sons and of daughters; I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.

  • 1 Peter 4:11

    if any man speaketh, speaking as it were oracles of God; if any man ministereth, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

  • Psalms 95:6

    Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before Jehovah our Maker:

  • Isaiah 48:11

    For mine own sake, for mine own sake, will I do it; for how should my name be profaned? and my glory will I not give to another.

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