Isaiah 43:12
I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, that I am God.
Original Language Analysis
הִגַּ֤דְתִּי
I have declared
H5046
הִגַּ֤דְתִּי
I have declared
Strong's:
H5046
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
וְהוֹשַׁ֙עְתִּי֙
and have saved
H3467
וְהוֹשַׁ֙עְתִּי֙
and have saved
Strong's:
H3467
Word #:
3 of 13
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
וְהִשְׁמַ֔עְתִּי
and I have shewed
H8085
וְהִשְׁמַ֔עְתִּי
and I have shewed
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
4 of 13
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
וְאֵ֥ין
H369
זָ֑ר
when there was no strange
H2114
זָ֑ר
when there was no strange
Strong's:
H2114
Word #:
7 of 13
to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
עֵדַ֛י
god among you therefore ye are my witnesses
H5707
עֵדַ֛י
god among you therefore ye are my witnesses
Strong's:
H5707
Word #:
9 of 13
concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e., prince
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:12So the LORD alone did lead him, and there was no strange god with him.Isaiah 43:10Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.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.
Historical Context
This appeals to Israel's experience: God predicted deliverances, accomplished them, then revealed their meaning. This pattern of declaration-fulfillment-explanation distinguishes Him from false gods.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's pattern of declaring before acting strengthen faith in unfulfilled promises?
- What salvation experiences in your life serve as testimony to God's unique power?
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Analysis & Commentary
God's threefold testimony: 'I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed'—comprehensive revelation and action. The conclusion: 'ye are my witnesses...that I am God.' The Hebrew 'nagad' (declared), 'yasha' (saved), and 'shama' (shewed/announced) cover word and deed, promise and fulfillment.