Isaiah 43:4
Because you are precious and honored in My sight,
What it says
Because Israel is precious, honored, and loved in His sight, God gives men and peoples in return for them.
What it is doing
This verse states the astonishing value God places on His people.
In context
1But now, this is what the LORD says— 2When you pass through the waters, 3For I am the LORD your God, 4Because you are precious and honored in My sight, 5Do not be afraid, for I am with you; 6I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ 7everyone called by My name and created for My glory, 8Bring out a people who have eyes but are blind, 9All the nations gather together 10“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, 11I, yes I, am the LORD, 12I alone decreed and saved and proclaimed— 13Even from eternity I am He,