What does Isaiah 41:10 mean?
God speaks these words through the prophet Isaiah to the people of Israel, who faced the threat of powerful nations and the fear of exile. The command "fear thou not" rests on a simple reason: "I am with thee." God then adds "I am thy God," reminding them of their covenant relationship. Three promises follow: I will strengthen thee, I will help thee, I will uphold thee. The image of God's right hand suggests power and a firm grip that will not let go. Courage here does not come from inner toughness, but from knowing who stands beside us in our trouble.
Isaiah 41:10 in the King James Version
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Context
9 you whom I have taken hold of from the ends of the earth, and called from its corners, and said to you, ‘You are my servant. I have chosen you and have not cast you away.’
10 Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
11 Behold, all those who are incensed against you will be disappointed and confounded. Those who strive with you will be like nothing, and shall perish.
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What does Isaiah 41:10 mean?
God speaks these words through the prophet Isaiah to the people of Israel, who faced the threat of powerful nations and the fear of exile. The command "fear thou not" rests on a simple reason: "I am with thee." God then adds "I am thy God," reminding them of their covenant relationship. Three promises follow: I will strengthen thee, I will help thee, I will uphold thee. The image of God's right hand suggests power and a firm grip that will not let go. Courage here does not come from inner toughness, but from knowing who stands beside us in our trouble.
What does Isaiah 41:10 say in the KJV?
Isaiah 41:10 (KJV) reads: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”