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Isaiah 41:13
For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, 'Don't be afraid. I will help you.'
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Interpretation

The prophet calls a help thee that is traced in workplaces and streets. Isaiah 41:13: notice "yahweh" and "god". Entrust help thee in promises we keep—make patience ordinary. Through prophetic hope & judgment, The prophets call to covenant fidelity and foretell restoration centered in God’s reign.

Context

In Isaiah (Prophetic Oracle), naming help thee. Placed in ch. 41, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into prophetic hope & judgment. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Isaiah was received under the name of Isaiah son of Amoz. Isaiah is frequently described this way: Often read as a multi‑stage composition (Deutero/Trito‑Isaiah).. Scholars commonly date Isaiah 8th–5th century BC. Here the thread of prophetic hope & judgment comes into view. 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
In the Masoretic tradition the Hebrew text is preserved with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (1947-1956 discoveries) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.