KJV ORIGINAL
Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't be afraid, you little worm Jacob, and you people of Israel; I will help you, says the LORD, and your rescuer, the Holy One of Israel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling His people not to fear because He promises to help them, even though they feel small and insignificant like a worm.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a section where God is comforting the Israelites during their exile in Babylon around 586-538 BC. The people felt completely powerless and defeated, having lost their land, temple, and independence. God uses the term 'worm' not as an insult, but to acknowledge how small and helpless they felt in their circumstances.
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