Isaiah 41:10

“Fear thou not, for I am with thee, &c.] Not merely by his essence or power, who is every where; or by his providence supporting, preserving, observing, ordering, and overruling all things; but in a way of special grace, to guard and protect his people, support and supply them, comfort and strengthen their hearts; wherefore they need not fear any of their enemies, nor whatsoever they may be called to suffer for his name’s sake, even though they pass through fire and water, and the valley of the shadow of death: be not dismayed, I am thy God; through Christ, in a covenant way, as appeared by the effectual calling of them; and therefore might depend on his love, be sure of his power, expect all…”

“be not dismayed--literally, anxiously to look at one another in dismay. right hand of my righteousness--that is, My right hand prepared in accordance with My righteousness (faithfulness to My promises) to uphold thee.”

“Fear thou not - This verse is plain in its meaning, and is full of consolation. It is to be regarded as addressed primarily to the exiled Jews during their long and painful captivity in Babylon; and the idea is, that they who had been selected by God to be his special people had nothing to fear. But the promise is one that may be regarded as addressed to all his people in similar circumstances, and it is as true now as it was then, that those whom God has chosen have nothing to fear. For I am with thee - This is a reason why they should not be afraid. God was their protector, and of whom should they be afraid. ‘If God be for us, who can be against us?’ What higher consolation can man desire…”

“41:10 I am with you: The promise of God’s presence (see 7:14) is central to the Bible. Because God is present, his people do not need to fear (see also 43:1-2, 5). • I am your God: The Lord used the language of the covenant to affirm that he is their God and that they are his people (see also Jer 7:23; 31:1, 33; Ezek 14:11; 36:28; 37:27; Zech 8:8). • hold you . . . my victorious right hand: The Lord used language reminiscent of the Exodus (cp. Exod 15:6) to encourage Israel (see also Isa 41:13; 63:12).”

“Fear: Isa 41:13, Isa 41:14, Isa 12:2, Isa 43:1, Isa 43:5, Isa 44:2, Isa 51:12, Isa 51:13; Gen 15:1; Deu 20:1, Deu 31:6-8; Jos 1:9; Ch2 20:17, Ch2 32:8; Psa 27:1, Psa 46:1, Psa 46:2, Psa 46:7, Psa 46:11; Luk 1:13, Luk 1:30, Luk 2:10, Luk 2:11; Rom 8:31 for I am thy God: Isa 52:7, Isa 60:19; Ch1 12:18; Psa 147:12; Hos 1:9; Zac 13:9; Joh 8:54, Joh 8:55 I will strengthen: Isa 40:29-31; Deu 33:27-29; Psa 29:11; Zac 10:12; Co2 12:9; Eph 3:16; Phi 4:13 I will uphold: Psa 37:17, Psa 37:24, Psa 41:12, Psa 63:8, Psa 145:14 the right: Psa 65:5, Psa 89:13, Psa 89:14, Psa 99:4, Psa 144:8, Psa 144:11 Isaiah 41:11”