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Isaiah 41:13

What does Isaiah 41:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Isaiah 41:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Isaiah 41:13 means

God reaffirms His intimate care for Israel with another tender pledge: "For I, Jehovah thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee." This imagery of holding the right hand conveys profound intimacy, guidance, and support. It's a personal assurance from Almighty God, emphasizing His constant presence and active assistance. This promise serves as a loving reminder that Israel is not alone and has a powerful Helper who will never let them go.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For I, Jehovah thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For I, Jehovah thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For I, the Lord your God, have taken your right hand in mine, saying to you, Have no fear; I will be your helper.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For I, Jehovah thy God, Am strengthening thy right hand, He who is saying to thee, `Fear not, I have helped thee.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For I am the Lord thy God, who take thee by the hand, and say to thee: Fear not, I have helped thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For I, Jehovah, thyGod, hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

Context

Following the pronouncements of enemy defeat, this verse circles back to a personal, intimate promise from God, reinforcing the themes of divine presence and help from verse 10. The imagery of God holding Israel's right hand provides a powerful visual of His unwavering support. This tender reassurance precedes and enhances the specific promises of transformation and empowerment that come next, building confidence in God's ability to fulfill all His promises.

v.12Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contend with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.

v.13This passage

v.14Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith Jehovah, and thy Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Deuteronomy 33:26

    There is none like unto God, O Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heavens for thy help, And in his excellency on the skies.

  • 2 Timothy 4:17

    But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

  • 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 51:18

    There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought forth; neither is there any that taketh her by the hand among all the sons that she hath brought up.

  • Psalms 73:23

    Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden my right hand.

  • Isaiah 43:6

    I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back; bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the end of the earth;

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