Introduction
One verse after 'I will never leave thee nor forsake thee' (v. 5), the author tells us the right response: bold confession. Verse 6 turns v. 5's promise into a personal sentence we can speak aloud when threatened.
Historical Context
Quoting Psalm 118:6, the author addresses Hebrew Christians under social and possibly physical pressure (cf. 10:32-34). The promise of God's unfailing presence (v. 5) is meant to be voiced, not merely believed silently.
Original Language Insights
'Boldly' (tharrountas) — with courage, confident speech.
'Helper' (boēthos) — one who runs to the cry. The same root gives us 'boēthē' — a shout for aid.
'Shall do' — future indicative; whatever man might attempt, the Lord's help is settled.
Theological Significance
Faith finds its voice. Internal trust becomes external confession; v. 5's promise becomes v. 6's declaration. The presence of God produces the absence of paralyzing fear of man.
Practical Application
When a threat looms — financial, social, medical, political — quote v. 6 out loud: 'The Lord is my helper.' Bold confession is faith refusing to be silent.