1 Now this is what the Lord says —the One who created you, Jacob,and the One who formed you, Israel —“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.
2 I will be with you when you pass through the waters, and when you pass through the rivers,they will not overwhelm you.You will not be scorchedwhen you walk through the fire, and the flame will not burn you.
3 For I Yahweh your God, the Holy One of Israel, and your Savior, give Egypt as a ransom for you,Cush and Seba in your place.
4 Because you are precious in My sight and honored, and I love you, I will give people in exchange for youand nations instead of your life.