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 does Isaiah 41:10 mean?
God tells His people not to be afraid or discouraged because He is present with them, and He will strengthen, help, and uphold them. It's a promise grounded not in the absence of difficulty but in God's personal presence and active support through it.
Context
Isaiah 41 is part of a section of Isaiah addressed to Israel, offering comfort and reassurance of God's power and presence, often understood in connection with the nation's later experience of exile and the promise of restoration. The chapter repeatedly contrasts the LORD's strength with the powerlessness of other nations and idols, and verse 10 is one of several 'fear not' statements in this section.
Key themes
Related Bible verses
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Bible study
- What three things does God promise to do in this verse (strengthen, help, uphold)?
- How is 'fear not' connected to 'I am with thee' — why does presence address fear?
- What situation in your life do you need to hear this promise for right now?
Prayer
A short devotional prayer inspired by this verse — not scripture
Father, when fear rises up in me, remind me that You are near. Strengthen me, help me, and hold me up today. Amen.
Memorize this verse
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Isaiah 41:10 originally spoken to?
It's addressed to the nation of Israel as part of a larger section of Isaiah offering comfort and reassurance of God's presence and power.
What does 'the right hand of my righteousness' mean?
It's a picture of God's own strength and justice actively upholding His people — the 'right hand' being a common biblical symbol of strength and favor.