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Isaiah 41:10
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
What Isaiah 41:10 means
Isaiah 41:10 speaks to a fearful Israel, anxious about the future and the nations pressing around them. The verse answers fear not by denying it but by stacking promise on promise — presence ('I am with thee'), reassurance ('be not dismayed; for I am thy God'), strength and help ('I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee'), and support ('I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness'). It has become a go-to verse for anyone bracing for something hard.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Isaiah 41:10 mean?
- It is God's reassurance to a frightened people: you need not fear, because I am with you, I am your God, and I will strengthen, help, and hold you up. The answer to fear is not a pep talk but God's own presence and support.
- What does 'fear thou not; for I am with thee' mean?
- It grounds courage in God's nearness rather than in our circumstances changing. The command 'fear not' is possible because of the promise attached to it — 'I am with thee.'