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.
Don't be afraid, because I am with you. Don't be discouraged, because I am your God. I will make you strong. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will support you with my powerful right hand of righteousness.
God is promising His people that they don't need to fear because He will personally be with them, strengthen them, and support them through every challenge.
📚 Historical Context
This passage was written during Israel's exile in Babylon, when the people felt abandoned and hopeless. The prophet Isaiah was delivering God's message of comfort and assurance to a nation that had lost their homeland, temple, and sense of identity. God was promising that despite their current circumstances, He had not forgotten them and would restore them.
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