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Isaiah 41:13,14
For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee…

Isaiah 12:2
Behold, Godis my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAHis my strength andmy song; he also is become my salvation.

Isaiah 43:1,5
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 calledthee by thy name; thouart mine…

for I am thy God

Isaiah 52:7
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!

Isaiah 60:19
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.

1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the spirit came upon Amasai,who was chief of the captains,and he said, Thineare we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peacebe unto thee, and peacebe to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.

I will strengthen

Isaiah 40:29-31
He giveth power to the faint; and tothem that have no might he increaseth strength…

Deuteronomy 33:27-29
The eternal Godis thy refuge, and underneathare the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroythem…

Psalm 29:11
The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

I will uphold

Psalm 37:17,24
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous…

Psalm 41:12
And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.

Psalm 63:8
My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

the right

Psalm 65:5
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 offupon the sea:

Psalm 89:13,14
Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand,and high is thy right hand…

Psalm 99:4
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

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 likePsalm 46:10, 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 in2 Corinthians 12:9, 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 asPsalm 121:2, 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 inExodus 15:6, 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 inHebrews 1:3.

Fear is the most common human reflex when circumstances loom large, yet God opens the verse with a clear command.

• He is calling us to a settled attitude, not a temporary mood.

• LikeDeuteronomy 31:6, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid…,” the instruction is rooted in who God is, not in who we are.

•Psalm 27:1 echoes the same confidence: “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?”

God immediately gives the reason we can obey.

• His presence is personal and continual—Joshua 1:9, “Do not be afraid… for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

• Jesus repeats the assurance inMatthew 28:20, “I am with you always.”

•Hebrews 13:5 reminds believers, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

The repetition drives the command from head to heart.

• God knows fear often resurfaces; He counters it again to calm our inner turmoil.

•2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”

•1 John 4:18 adds that perfect love casts out fear; God is inviting us to rest in that love.

Relationship, not mere religion, is the anchor.

• The covenant phrase “your God” recallsExodus 6:7—He claims His people as His own.

• Because He is ours, His resources are ours (Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble”).

God pledges divine energy for weak people.

• Strength here is not just inner resolve but supernatural enablement—seeEphesians 3:16, “to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being.”

• Note the certainty: “I will,” not “I might.”

Help implies active intervention.

•Psalm 121:2: “My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

• Whether the need is physical, emotional, or spiritual, His help is timely (Hebrews 4:16).

God’s right hand symbolizes power and authority (Psalm 118:16).

• “Righteous” assures us He upholds in perfect justice; He never acts unfairly.

• Jude 24 celebrates the same promise: He is “able to keep you from stumbling.”

• When God upholds, we are secure beyond our own grip (John 10:28–29).

Isaiah 41:10 layers command and comfort: we are told twice not to fear, then given five reasons—God’s presence, covenant relationship, strengthening power, decisive help, and sustaining grip. Because the Lord Himself stands with, for, and under us, fear loses its foothold and faith gains firm ground.

I will strengthen thee.--The verb unites with this meaning (as inIsaiah 35:3;Psalm 89:21) the idea of attaching to one's self, or choosing, as inIsaiah 44:14.