Isaiah 41

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Isaiah 41 is the forty-first chapter of the Book of Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet Isaiah, and is a part of the Book of the Prophets. Parts of this chapter are cited in all four canonical Gospels of the New Testament.

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Text

• The original text is written in Hebrew language.
• This chapter is divided into 29 verses.

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Textual versions

Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language:

• Masoretic Text (10th century)
• Dead Sea Scrolls: (2nd century BC)
  • 1QIsa^a: complete
  • 1QIsa^b: extant: verses 4-27
  • 4QIsa^b (4Q56): extant: verses 8-11
  • 5Q³ (5QIsa): extant: verses 25

Ancient translations in Koine Greek:

• Septuagint (3rd century BC)
• Theodotion version (~AD 180)

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Verse 10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God:

I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

This verse inspires many well-known hymns, among others:

• How Firm a Foundation
• The Right Hand of God
• Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
• Just a Closer Walk with Thee

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Verse 13

For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

This verse inspires many well-known hymns, among others:

• Precious Lord, Take My Hand
• He Leadeth Me
• Lead Me, Guide Me

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See also

• Christian messianic prophecies
• Messianic prophecies of Jesus
• Related Bible parts: Isaiah 40, Isaiah 42

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Notes and references

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External links

Jewish

• Isaiah 41: Hebrew with Parallel English

Christian

• Isaiah 41 English Translation with Parallel Latin Vulgate
• Catholic Encyclopedia: Messiah

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