Isaiah 41:8 net — The Lord Encourages His People“You, my servant Israel, Jacob whom I have chosen, offspring of Abraham my friend,

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"The Lord Encourages His People“You, my servant Israel, Jacob whom I have chosen, offspring of Abraham my friend,"

— Isaiah 41:8, NET Bible

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Isaiah 41 — Context

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The coastlands see and are afraid; the whole earth trembles; they approach and come.

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They help one another; one says to the other,‘Be strong!’

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The craftsman encourages the metalsmith, the one who wields the hammer encourages the one who pounds on the anvil. He approves the quality of the welding, and nails it down so it won’t fall over.”

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The Lord Encourages His People“You, my servant Israel, Jacob whom I have chosen, offspring of Abraham my friend,

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you whom I am bringing back from the earth’s extremities, and have summoned from the remote regions– I told you,“You are my servant.” I have chosen you and not rejected you.

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Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you– yes, I help you– yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!

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Look, all who were angry at you will be ashamed and humiliated; your adversaries will be reduced to nothing and perish.

Isaiah 41:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 41:8 say?
Isaiah 41:8 in the NET Bible reads: “The Lord Encourages His People“You, my servant Israel, Jacob whom I have chosen, offspring of Abraham my friend,”
Where is Isaiah 41:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 41:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 41, verse 8.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 41:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 41:8 in?
Isaiah 41:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 41:8?
Isaiah 41:8 reads (NET): “The Lord Encourages His People“You, my servant Israel, Jacob whom I have chosen, offspring of Abraham my friend,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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