KJV ORIGINAL
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So we can say with total confidence: 'God's got my back, and I'm not going to be scared of what people might do to me.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God's on your team, you don't have to stress about what anyone else thinks or does.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians facing persecution and pressure to abandon their faith in Christ for the old Jewish ways. This verse echoes Psalm 118:6 from the Old Testament, reminding believers of God's reliable protection against human threats. In the early church era, such encouragement was vital as followers of Jesus dealt with social and physical dangers from opponents.
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