I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no savior. Isaiah 43:11 NASB I, even I am the Lord – The One New Man Bible claims to “make the Jewish roots of Christianity come to life.”[1] You might find that statement problematic just as I do, but I appreciate the attempt. Certainly…
“I, even I, am the LORD, and there is no savior besides Me. Isaiah 43:11 NASB No savior – Isaiah’s proclamations concerning the Servant of the Lord are favorite verses among believers. But the context makes these cherished statements much more difficult. YHWH isn’t speaking to the Church. He quite clearly states that His audience…
I, I myself, am YHWH; and beside Me there is no savior. Isaiah 43:11 Savior – Go read Isaiah 42:1. What is the purpose of the Servant? To bring justice to the nations – mishpat. What is this? Mishpat is the word for a judicial decision, a legally binding determination. But it is more than…
