Isaiah 43:14 bbe — The Lord, who has taken up your cause, the Holy One of Israel, says, Because of you I have sent to Babylon, and made al…

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"The Lord, who has taken up your cause, the Holy One of Israel, says, Because of you I have sent to Babylon, and made all their seers come south, and the Chaldaeans whose cry is in the ships."

— Isaiah 43:14, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 43 — Context

11

I, even I, am the Lord; and there is no saviour but me.

12

I gave the word, and made it clear, and there was no strange god among you: for this reason you are my witnesses, says the Lord.

13

From time long past I am God, and from this day I am he: there is no one who is able to take you out of my hand: when I undertake a thing, by whom will my purpose be changed?

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The Lord, who has taken up your cause, the Holy One of Israel, says, Because of you I have sent to Babylon, and made all their seers come south, and the Chaldaeans whose cry is in the ships.

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I am the Lord, your Holy One, the Maker of Israel, your King.

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This is the word of the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, and a road through the deep waters;

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Who sends out the war-carriages and the horses, the army with all its force; they have come down, they will not get up again; like a feebly burning light they are put out.

Isaiah 43:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 43:14 say?
Isaiah 43:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord, who has taken up your cause, the Holy One of Israel, says, Because of you I have sent to Babylon, and made all their seers come south, and the Chaldaeans whose cry is in the ships.”
Where is Isaiah 43:14 in the Bible?
Isaiah 43:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 43, verse 14.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 43:14.
What translation should I read Isaiah 43:14 in?
Isaiah 43:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 43:14?
Isaiah 43:14 reads (BBE): “The Lord, who has taken up your cause, the Holy One of Israel, says, Because of you I have sent to Babylon, and made all their seers come south, and the Chaldaeans whose cry is in the ships.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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