Isaiah 41:13-14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 41:10-20

The scope of these verses is to silence the fears, and encourage the faith, of the servants of God in their distresses. Perhaps it is intended, in the first place, for the support of God's Israel, in captivity; but all that faithfully serve God through patience and comfort of this scripture may have hope. And it is addressed to Israel as a single person, that it might the more easily and readily be accommodated and applied by every Israelite indeed to himself. That is a word of caution,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 41:13

For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand ,.... Take hold of it, join in league and alliance with his people as it were, go hand in hand with them; and having such an one with them, and on their side, they need fear no enemy: or it is expressive of great freedom, familiarity, and friendship, which may assure believers of the strong affection of God towards them; and they may conclude themselves safe, being held by him as a child in the hand of its parents, which is then not afraid of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 41:14

Fear not, thou worm Jacob ,.... Being like a worm, exposed to danger, and liable to be trampled upon and crushed, mean and despicable in their own eyes, and in the esteem of others; and it may be Jacob, or the true Israelites, are so called, because of their impurity in themselves, of which they are sensible; and chiefly because of their weakness and impotence to defend themselves, and resist their enemies. It is an observation of Jarchi, Kimchi, and Ben Melech, that the strength of a worm... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 41:14

Fear not, thou worm Jacob - In the rabbinical commentary on the five books of Moses, Yelamedenu, it is asked, Why are the Israelites called a worm? To signify, that as the worm does not smite, that is, gnaw the cedars, but with its mouth, which is very tender, yet it nevertheless destroys the hard wood; so all the strength of the Israelites is in prayer, by which they smite the wicked of this world, though strong like the cedars, to which they are compared, Ezekiel 31:3 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:8-13

The blessed condition of Israel. I. ISRAEL IS THE SERVANT OF JEHOVAH . There can be no higher title of honour, privilege, affection, than son. Though the designation reminds us of the infinite distance between God and man, in another way it reminds us of his nearness. The Master and Lord is here the loving and protecting Patron and Friend; the servant, one who reciprocates his affection. They are the descendants of Abraham, who "loved God." The title "reminds the Jews that they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:8-20

A PROMISE TO ISRAEL OF GOD 'S PROTECTION AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE TROUBLOUS PERIOD THAT IS APPROACHING . Israel is assured The eye of the prophet travels perhaps, in part, beyond the period of the Captivity; but he is mainly bent on giving the people grounds of comfort and trust during that trying time. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:10-14

God our Strength. Israel in captivity, hoping for return from exile, but fearing lest its enemies should prevail and the desire of its heart be defeated, might well delight in such reassuring words as these. In the battle and burden of our life we also gladly welcome them to our hearts. I. SOURCES OF DISQUIETUDE . 1 . The strength of the forces which are against us. "All they that were incensed against thee;" "they that strive with thee;" "they that war against thee." We may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:13

I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand . God himself will be their Strength, will personally interfere on their behalf, taking them as it were by their right hand. Saying unto thee; rather, I who say to thee. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:13-14

The supreme prayer. "Lord, help me;" responded to by God in the gracious assurance, "I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel." Likening Israel to a worm, reminds us of its despised and depressed condition in captivity. "However weak and despised and trodden underfoot thou mayest be, in thy captivity and exile, yet fear not, I will help thee." It is a painful suggestion of hopelessness and helplessness that no cry can now rise but the brief, intense, "Lord,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:14

Thou worm Jacob . Though in thyself the weakest of the weak, grovelling in the dust, a mere worm ( Job 25:6 ; Psalms 22:6 ), yet thou hast no cause to fear, since God sustains thee. Ye men of Israel ; rather, ye handful , Israel (Delitzsch). The term used is one of disparagement, corresponding to the "worm" of the parallel clause. Few and weak though they be, God's people need not fear. Thy Redeemer . The word goel , here used for the first time by Isaiah, is frequent... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 41:10-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 41:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 41:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 41:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:8-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:8-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:10-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:13-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 41:14

Group of Brands