Isaiah 41:10 in Context
Isaiah 41:10 read in its full chapter context. See the verses before and after, plus historical setting and flow of thought.
"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."
— Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
Where This Verse Sits
Isaiah 41:10 appears in Isaiah chapter 41, verse 10. Isaiah prophesied during a turbulent period (around 740-680 BC) when Assyria threatened Israel's survival. Chapters 40-66, called 'Second Isaiah' by scholars, were written to comfort exiles. The four-fold promise structure mirrors ancient Near Eastern treaty language, where a king reassured vassal nations of his protection.
The Verse Itself
"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."
— Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
Flow of the Passage
To grasp Isaiah 41:10 fully, read it inside the surrounding paragraph. The verses before set up the argument, and the verses after show its outworking. Isaiah 41 as a whole carries forward the theme of fear, and this single verse is one beat in that larger movement.
God speaks directly to His people, commanding them not to fear and giving four powerful promises: His presence, His strength, His help, and His upholding power.
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