Isaiah 43:4
Context43:4 Since you are precious and special in my sight, 1
and I love you,
I will hand over people in place of you,
nations in place of your life.
Isaiah 65:18
Context65:18 But be happy and rejoice forevermore
over what I am about to create!
For look, I am ready to create Jerusalem 2 to be a source of joy, 3
and her people to be a source of happiness. 4
1 tn Heb “Since you are precious in my eyes and you are honored.”
2 map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.
3 tn Heb “Jerusalem, joy.” The next verse suggests the meaning: The Lord will create Jerusalem to be a source of joy to himself.
4 tn Heb “her people, happiness.” See the preceding note.