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I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. <a href="/nlt/isaiah/41.htm">New Living Translation</a> Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. <a href="/esv/isaiah/41.htm">English Standard Version</a> fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. <a href="/bsb/isaiah/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/kjv/isaiah/41.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/41.htm">New King James Version</a> Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ <a href="/nasb/isaiah/41.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ <a href="/lsb/isaiah/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will make you mighty, surely I will help you; Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ <a href="/amp/isaiah/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a> ‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’ <a href="/csb/isaiah/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand. <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/asv/isaiah/41.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/isaiah/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Don't be afraid. I am with you. Don't tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories. <a href="/erv/isaiah/41.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Don't be afraid, because I am with you. Don't be intimidated; I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will support you with my victorious right hand. <a href="/gnt/isaiah/41.htm">Good News Translation</a> Do not be afraid--I am with you! I am your God--let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you. <a href="/isv/isaiah/41.htm">International Standard Version</a> Don't be afraid, because I'm with you; don't be anxious, because I am your God. I keep on strengthening you; I'm truly helping you. I'm surely upholding you with my victorious right hand." <a href="/msb/isaiah/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/net/isaiah/41.htm">NET Bible</a> Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you--yes, I help you--yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand! <a href="/nheb/isaiah/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not 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. <a href="/wbt/isaiah/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yes, I will help thee; yes, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. <a href="/web/isaiah/41.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Do not be afraid, for I [am] with you, do not look around, for I [am] your God, "" I have strengthened you, "" Indeed, I have helped you, indeed, I upheld you, "" With the right hand of My righteousness. <a href="/ylt/isaiah/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Be not afraid, for with thee I am, Look not around, for I am thy God, I have strengthened thee, Yea, I have helped thee, yea, I upheld thee, With the right hand of My righteousness. <a href="/slt/isaiah/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thou shalt not fear, for I am with thee: thou shalt not look around for help for I thy God will strengthen thee; also I helped thee; also I held thee up with the right hand of my justice.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Fear not, for I am with thee: turn not aside, for I am thy God: I have strengthened thee, and have helped thee, and the right hand of my just one hath upheld thee. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not turn away, for I am your God. I have strengthened you, and I have assisted you, and the right hand of my just one has upheld you. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/41.htm">New American Bible</a> Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I have strengthened you, and have also helped you, yea, I will also uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> You shall not fear, because I am with you, and you shall not be terrified, because I AM your God. I have strengthened you, I have also helped you, I have also supported you with my righteous right hand<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Fear thou not, for I am with thee, Be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I strengthen thee, yea, I help thee; Yea, I uphold thee with My victorious right hand. <a href="/sep/isaiah/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Fear not; for I am with thee: wander not; for I am thy God, who have strengthened thee; and I have helped thee, and have established thee with my just right hand. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/41-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=8861" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/41.htm">God's Help to Israel</a> …9I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you. 10<a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">fear,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ā·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mə·ḵā- (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">am with you;</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8159.htm" title="8159: tiš·tā‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to gaze at or about; by implication, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed or bewildered.">be afraid,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">am your God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: ’im·maṣ·tî·ḵā (V-Piel-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">I will strengthen you;</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: ‘ă·zar·tî·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">I will surely help you;</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8551.htm" title="8551: tə·maḵ·tî·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- A primitive root; to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close.">I will uphold you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: bî·mîn (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">with My right hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣiḏ·qî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">of righteousness.</a> 11Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a> Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. <a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a> Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a> For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17</a> The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” <a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Psalm 118:6</a> The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Fear you not; for I am with you: be not 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.fear<a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Isaiah 41:13,14</a> For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee… <a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a> Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.<a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1,5</a> But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine… for I am thy God<a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a> How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!<a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19</a> The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.<a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a> Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.I will strengthen<a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a> He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength… <a href="/deuteronomy/33-27.htm">Deuteronomy 33:27-29</a> The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them… <a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a> The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.I will uphold<a href="/psalms/37-17.htm">Psalm 37:17,24</a> For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous… <a href="/psalms/41-12.htm">Psalm 41:12</a> And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.<a href="/psalms/63-8.htm">Psalm 63:8</a> My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.the right<a href="/psalms/65-5.htm">Psalm 65:5</a> By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:<a href="/psalms/89-13.htm">Psalm 89:13,14</a> Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand… <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Psalm 99:4</a> The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/41-5.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/jude/1-21.htm">Anxiously</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-27.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-6.htm">Help</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-6.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-3.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-27.htm">Right</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-2.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-2.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-7.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-11.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-15.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-3.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-3.htm">True.</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-28.htm">Upheld</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-8.htm">Uphold</a> <a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Victorious</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-23.htm">Anxiously</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-23.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Help</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Right</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-26.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-25.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-5.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-7.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-22.htm">True.</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-3.htm">Upheld</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Uphold</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-24.htm">Victorious</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 41</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/41-1.htm">God expostulates with his people, about his mercies to the church.</a> 10. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">About his promises</a> 21. <a href="/isaiah/41-21.htm">And about the vanity of idols.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/41.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/41.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Do not fear, for I am with you; This phrase is a divine assurance of God's presence, a recurring theme throughout Scripture. The command "Do not fear" is often given to God's people in times of distress or uncertainty. In the historical context, the Israelites faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria and Babylon. God's presence is a source of comfort and courage, echoing His promise to be with His people as seen in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> and <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>. The assurance of God's presence is foundational, as it signifies His protection and guidance.do not be afraid, for I am your God. This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship between God and His people. The use of "your God" signifies a covenant relationship, reminding the Israelites of the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It reflects the exclusivity of worship and reliance on Yahweh, contrasting with the surrounding nations' idolatry. This assurance is not just about God's presence but His identity as their God, who is sovereign and faithful. It connects to passages like <a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Psalm 46:10</a>, where God calls His people to recognize His sovereignty.I will strengthen you; Here, God promises to provide the strength needed to face challenges. This strength is not merely physical but encompasses emotional and spiritual fortitude. In the biblical narrative, God often empowers individuals for His purposes, as seen with figures like Moses and David. This promise is a reminder that human weakness is met with divine strength, as echoed in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>, where God's power is made perfect in weakness.I will surely help you; The certainty of God's help is emphasized with the word "surely," indicating His unwavering commitment. This assurance is vital for a people who often found themselves in dire situations. God's help is not passive but active intervention in the lives of His people. This promise is seen throughout the Psalms, such as <a href="/psalms/121-2.htm">Psalm 121:2</a>, where the psalmist declares that help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. The "righteous right hand" symbolizes God's power and justice. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the right hand was associated with strength and authority. God's righteousness ensures that His actions are just and faithful. This imagery is used in <a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a>, where God's right hand is described as glorious in power. The promise to uphold signifies God's sustaining power, ensuring that His people are not overwhelmed by their circumstances. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who sits at the right hand of God, as mentioned in <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah and the salvation of God's people. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation to whom Isaiah is speaking. At this time, Israel faced threats from surrounding nations and needed reassurance of God's presence and protection. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a> The central figure in this verse, God reassures His people of His presence, strength, and support. 4. <a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Isaiah includes the looming threat of exile, which makes God's promises of support and strength particularly poignant. 5. <a href="/topical/r/right_hand_of_righteousness.htm">Right Hand of Righteousness</a> A metaphorical expression indicating God's power and justice. In Hebrew culture, the right hand symbolizes strength and authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_dispels_fear.htm">God's Presence Dispels Fear</a> Understanding that God is with us can alleviate our fears. His presence is a constant source of comfort and courage. <a href="/topical/d/divine_strength_in_weakness.htm">Divine Strength in Weakness</a> God promises to strengthen us, especially in our moments of weakness. We can rely on His power rather than our own. <a href="/topical/a/assurance_of_help.htm">Assurance of Help</a> God’s promise to help us is a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles. He is actively involved in our lives. <a href="/topical/u/upholding_righteousness.htm">Upholding Righteousness</a> God’s right hand of righteousness signifies His commitment to justice and moral integrity. We are called to trust in His righteous ways. <a href="/topical/f/faith_over_dismay.htm">Faith Over Dismay</a> When faced with dismay, we are encouraged to have faith in God’s promises and His unchanging nature.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 41</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'god_will_strengthen_you'.htm">What does "God will strengthen you" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_shows_god's_presence_in_us.htm">What signifies God's presence in our lives?</a> <a href="/q/why_have_jews_suffered_despite_god's_promise.htm">Isaiah 41:10: Why have the Jewish people endured long periods of suffering or exile if God’s promise to support and protect them is absolute? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'fervent_in_spirit'_mean.htm">What does 'God will strengthen you' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/41.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Fear thou not . . .--The thought of the election of God gives a sense of security to His chosen.I will strengthen thee.--The verb unites with this meaning (as in <a href="/isaiah/35-3.htm" title="Strengthen you the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.">Isaiah 35:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/89-21.htm" title="With whom my hand shall be established: my arm also shall strengthen him.">Psalm 89:21</a>) the idea of attaching to one's self, or choosing, as in <a href="/isaiah/44-14.htm" title="He hews him down cedars, and takes the cypress and the oak, which he strengthens for himself among the trees of the forest: he plants an ash, and the rain does nourish it.">Isaiah 44:14</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Fear thou not. This verse is most closely connected with the two preceding. The clauses in vers. 8, 9 are one and all vocative; here the verb follows. The whole passage is one of great tenderness. I am with thee (comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6, 8</a>; and see above (vol. 1, p. 132), on the force of the word" Immanuel"). I will strengthen thee; rather, I have strengthened thee, or I have chosen thee (Delitzsch, Cheyne). The two other verbs are also in the past tense. While primarily they declare past favours, they may also be regarded as prophetic of future ones, since "with God is no variableness.' <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/41-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not fear, תִּירָא֙ (tî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I אָ֔נִי (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I am with you; עִמְּךָ־ (‘im·mə·ḵā-) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not be afraid, תִּשְׁתָּ֖ע (tiš·tā‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8159.htm">Strong's 8159: </a> To gaze at, about, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed, bewildered for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I am your God. אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative I will strengthen you; אִמַּצְתִּ֙יךָ֙ (’im·maṣ·tî·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> To be stout, strong, bold, alert I will surely help you; עֲזַרְתִּ֔יךָ (‘ă·zar·tî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> To surround, protect, aid I will uphold you תְּמַכְתִּ֖יךָ (tə·maḵ·tî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8551.htm">Strong's 8551: </a> To sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close with My right hand בִּימִ֥ין (bî·mîn) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> The right hand, side, the south of righteousness. צִדְקִֽי׃ (ṣiḏ·qî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> The right, equity, prosperity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 41:10 Don't you be afraid for (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/41-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 41:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 41:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 41:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 41:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>