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Isaiah 41

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Book
  
Book of Isaiah

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Old Testament

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Nevi'im

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.

Contents

Text

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

    • Textual versions

    Some most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter in Hebrew language:

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

    • Ancient translations in Koine Greek:

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

    • Structure

    This chapter can be grouped:

  • Isaiah 41:1-20 = Israel Assured of God’s Help
  • Isaiah 41:21-29 = The Futility of Idols

    • 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

    • 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

    • References

    Isaiah 41 Wikipedia
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