Isaiah 44:2
Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.
Original Language Analysis
כֹּה
H3541
כֹּה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
1 of 14
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָ֥ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עֹשֶׂ֛ךָ
that made
H6213
עֹשֶׂ֛ךָ
that made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
4 of 14
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
וְיֹצֶרְךָ֥
thee and formed
H3335
וְיֹצֶרְךָ֥
thee and formed
Strong's:
H3335
Word #:
5 of 14
to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e., form a resolution)
מִבֶּ֖טֶן
thee from the womb
H990
מִבֶּ֖טֶן
thee from the womb
Strong's:
H990
Word #:
6 of 14
the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
8 of 14
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תִּירָא֙
thee Fear
H3372
תִּירָא֙
thee Fear
Strong's:
H3372
Word #:
9 of 14
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.Isaiah 43:1But 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.Isaiah 44:24Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;Isaiah 43:7Even 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.Isaiah 49:1Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.Ephesians 1:4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.Romans 8:30Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.Psalms 71:6By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.Isaiah 43:21This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
Historical Context
For exiles questioning their identity and future, God traces His relationship with Israel back to their national 'birth' at the Exodus. This prenatal imagery emphasizes that God's purposes for Israel began before their existence as a nation.
Questions for Reflection
- How does knowing God formed you from the womb affect your sense of identity and purpose?
- What fears is God addressing in your life with the command 'fear not'?
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Analysis & Commentary
God identifies Himself with three covenant titles: 'the LORD that made thee,' 'formed thee from the womb,' and 'will help thee.' The Hebrew 'yatsar' (formed) is the same verb used for God forming Adam (Genesis 2:7), emphasizing intimate creation. The repeated command 'fear not' addresses Israel's deep anxiety, grounding assurance in God's creative and redemptive purposes.