Isaiah Chapter 43 · Verse 15

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I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King.

Original Language Analysis

אֲנִ֥י H589
אֲנִ֥י
Strong's: H589
Word #: 1 of 6
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יְהוָ֖ה I am the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֖ה I am the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 2 of 6
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
קְדֽוֹשְׁכֶ֑ם your Holy One H6918
קְדֽוֹשְׁכֶ֑ם your Holy One
Strong's: H6918
Word #: 3 of 6
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) god (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
בּוֹרֵ֥א the creator H1254
בּוֹרֵ֥א the creator
Strong's: H1254
Word #: 4 of 6
(absolutely) to create; (qualified) to cut down (a wood), select, feed (as formative processes)
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל of Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל of Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 5 of 6
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
מַלְכְּכֶֽם׃ your King H4428
מַלְכְּכֶֽם׃ your King
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 6 of 6
a king

Analysis & Commentary

Triple self-identification: 'I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King.' Each title reveals an aspect of God's relationship to Israel: covenant LORD (YHWH), morally transcendent Holy One, creative originator, and ruling King. This comprehensive identity grounds His promises.

Historical Context

These titles summarize God's multi-faceted relationship with Israel. He is simultaneously their covenant God, the transcendent holy one, their maker, and their king—comprehensively invested in their welfare.

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