E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 31:6 , Deuteronomy 31:8 ). be not dismayed = look not around. Some codices, with Syriac, read "and be not", &c. It is this that dismays (see notes on Psalms 73:0 and 77). God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . strengthen = strength (inherent, for activity). Hebrew. 'dmas. Not the same word as in Isaiah 41:1 and Isaiah 41:21 . read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 41:1-29
The living God and idols (41:1-29)At that time Cyrus of Persia had been expanding his empire. He had conquered all the countries to the north and east, and was now threatening Babylon. The prophet imagines God calling the nations to assemble before him and asking them a question: who is it that has stirred up Cyrus to carry out this conquest? The answer: Yahweh (41:1-4).As the armies of Cyrus approach these nations the people panic, and in their distress call upon their gods for protection.... read more