Behold, all they that are incensed against thee shall be put to shame and confounded: they that strive with thee shall be as nothing, and shall perish.
11. Lo, all shall be ashamed and blush. Here the Prophet expressly promises assistance to the Jews against their enemies; for if he had merely promised safety, without making any mention of enemies, various thoughts and anxieties might have arisen in their minds.
God speaks here with tender care, wanting His people to know His counsel is unchanging and to make them secure. He is not merely present but all-sufficient: your weakness meets His strength, your friendlessness meets His help, your readiness to fall meets His upholding right hand full of righteousness.
AI summary
Commenting on Isaiah 41:10-20
Isaiah lifts Israel's eyes to see the saving act of Jehovah breaking into their immediate future. Those who rage against you become nothing and perish; you will seek them and find them no more. But I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand and say: Fear not; I will help you.
AI summary
Commenting on Isaiah 41:11-13