ESV Reformation Study Bible – Isa 41:10
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Isa 41:10

41:10 fear not. See notes 35:4; 10:24.

I am with you. The Lord is Immanuel (8:8, 10; 43:2, 5; cf. Acts 18:9, 10).

I am your God. The basic promise for the covenant (vv. 13, 14; 43:1, 5; 44:2, 8; 51:12; Gen. 17:7; 21:17; 26:24; Deut. 20:1; 31:6, 8; Lev. 26:12; Jer. 32:38; Ezek. 37:27; 2 Cor. 6:16).

strengthen . . . uphold. The Lord is present in graciously delivering, exalting, and vindicating His children (v. 13; 42:1; 44:2; 49:8; 50:7). See note 40:31.

righteous right hand. He establishes order on earth by His power, as He did at the Exodus (63:12; Ex. 15:6).