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Isaiah 41:10
Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
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Interpretation

Isaiah 41:10 shows a fear not that is lived within study and play—see "don't" and "yes". Align fear not in boundaries we honor—season power with mercy.

Context

Isaiah speaks here as prophetic oracle writing, highlighting fear not. Within ch. 41, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward prophetic hope & judgment. Watch the terms “don't” and “yes”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Isaiah with Isaiah son of Amoz. Isaiah is frequently described this way: Many propose layered composition across exilic and post‑exilic periods.. Scholars commonly date Isaiah 8th–5th century BC. Prophetic Hope & Judgment is especially relevant in this line. Prophetic poetry weds hope to repentance. Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero). Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito). A long compositional arc is often proposed (Proto/Deutero/Trito).

More details
Traditional:Isaiah son of Amoz
Modern scholarship:Multiple authors (Proto‑, Deutero‑, Trito‑Isaiah).
Date:8th–5th century BC
  • Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero).
  • Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito).
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Great Isaiah Scroll from Qumran preserves this verse nearly identical to the Masoretic Text. The triple command structure (fear not, be not dismayed, I will strengthen) shows no variation. The phrase 'right hand of my righteousness' appears consistently. The Septuagint supports the Hebrew reading. This represents one of the most textually secure passages in Isaiah with less than 0.1% variation.
Sources & witness notes
MT