RESTORATION OF ISRAEL

43 Now this is what the Lord says—

the one who created you, Jacob,

and the one who formed you, Israela—

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;b

I have called you by your name; you are mine.c

2 When you pass through the waters,e

I will be with youd

and the rivers will not overwhelm you,

When you walk through the fire,f

you will not be scorched

and the flame will not burn you.

3 For I am the Lord your God,g

the Holy One of Israel, and your Savior.h

I have given Egypt as a ransom for you,

Cush and Seba in your place.