Isaiah 43:11
I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.
Original Language Analysis
Cross References
Hosea 13:4Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me.Isaiah 44:6Thus 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 43:3For 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 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.Acts 4:12Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.Isaiah 44:8Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.Deuteronomy 6:4Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:Jude 1:25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.2 Peter 3:18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.Luke 2:11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Historical Context
Against Babylonian gods claiming salvific power, God declares His exclusive ability to save. Israel's deliverance from Egypt and promised return from Babylon prove only He saves.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's exclusive claim to be Savior challenge trust in other sources of deliverance?
- What areas of your life reveal divided trust between God and other 'saviors'?
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Analysis & Commentary
The exclusive claim: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.' The emphatic repetition 'I, even I' (Hebrew 'anoki anoki') and absolute negation of other saviors establishes God's unique ability to save. The Hebrew 'yasha' (save) denotes deliverance from danger and enemies.