Isaiah 35:4
New International Version
say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”

New Living Translation
Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.”

English Standard Version
Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.”

Berean Standard Bible
Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”

King James Bible
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

New King James Version
Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.”

New American Standard Bible
Say to those with anxious heart, “Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The retribution of God will come, But He will save you.”

NASB 1995
Say to those with anxious heart, “Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you.”

NASB 1977
Say to those with anxious heart, “Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Say to those with an anxious heart, “Be strong, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you.”

Amplified Bible
Say to those with an anxious and panic-stricken heart, “Be strong, fear not! Indeed, your God will come with vengeance [for the ungodly]; The retribution of God will come, But He will save you.”

Christian Standard Bible
Say to the cowardly: “Be strong; do not fear! Here is your God; vengeance is coming. God’s retribution is coming; he will save you.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Say to the cowardly:” Be strong; do not fear! Here is your God; vengeance is coming. God’s retribution is coming; He will save you.”

American Standard Version
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; he will come and save you.

Contemporary English Version
"Cheer up! Don't be afraid. Your God is coming to punish your enemies. God will take revenge on them and rescue you."

English Revised Version
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompence of God; he will come and save you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Tell those who are terrified, "Be brave; don't be afraid. Your God will come with vengeance, with divine revenge. He will come and rescue you."

Good News Translation
Tell everyone who is discouraged, "Be strong and don't be afraid! God is coming to your rescue, coming to punish your enemies."

International Standard Version
Say to those with anxious hearts, 'Be strong, do not be afraid! Here is your God— he will bring vengeance, he will bring divine retribution, and he will save you.'

Majority Standard Bible
Say to those with anxious hearts: ?Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.?

NET Bible
Tell those who panic, "Be strong! Do not fear! Look, your God comes to avenge! With divine retribution he comes to deliver you."

New Heart English Bible
Tell those who have a fearful heart, "Be strong. Do not be afraid. Look, your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution. He will come and save you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; he will come and save you.

World English Bible
Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong! Don’t be afraid! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Say to the hurried of heart, “Be strong, "" Do not fear, behold, your God; vengeance comes, "" The repayment of God, "" He Himself comes and saves you.”

Young's Literal Translation
Say to the hastened of heart, 'Be strong, Fear not, lo, your God; vengeance cometh, The recompence of God, He Himself doth come and save you.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Say to those hasty of heart, Be strong ye shall not fear; behold, your God will come with vengeance, the recompense of God; he will come and save you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Say to the fainthearted: Take courage, and fear not: behold your God will bring the revenge of recompense: God himself will come and will save you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Say to the fainthearted: “Take courage and fear not! Behold, your God will bring the vindication of retribution. God himself will arrive to save you.”

New American Bible
Say to the fearful of heart: Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; With divine recompense he comes to save you.

New Revised Standard Version
Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Say to those who are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not; behold, your God the avenger is coming, even God the Saviour is coming to save you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Say to the feeble of heart, be strengthened, and do not be afraid! Behold, your God of vengeance comes! God The Savior comes and he saves you!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Say to them that are of a fearful heart: 'Be strong, fear not'; Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God He will come and save you.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Comfort one another, ye fainthearted; be strong, fear not; behold, our God renders judgement, and he will render it; he will come and save us.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Glory of Zion
3Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! 4Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” 5Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.…

Cross References
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 40:10
Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.

Isaiah 25:9
And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”

Isaiah 40:1-2
“Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God. / “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her forced labor has been completed; her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.”

Isaiah 51:3
For the LORD will comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; He will make her wilderness like Eden and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and melodious song.

Isaiah 61:1-2
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,

Zephaniah 3:16-17
On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. / The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Psalm 46:1-3
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah

Psalm 94:19
When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.

Psalm 145:18-19
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Jeremiah 30:10
As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, and do not be dismayed, O Israel. For I will surely save you out of a distant place, your descendants from the land of their captivity! Jacob will return to quiet and ease, with no one to make him afraid.

Jeremiah 33:6
Nevertheless, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal its people and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.

Matthew 11:4-5
Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: / The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Luke 4:18-19
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, / to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.


Treasury of Scripture

Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; he will come and save you.

fearful.

Isaiah 28:16
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

Isaiah 32:4
The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

Psalm 116:11
I said in my haste, All men are liars.

be strong

Isaiah 44:2
Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.

Joshua 1:6,7
Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them…

1 Chronicles 28:20
And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

fear not

Isaiah 41:10-14
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…

Isaiah 43:1-6
But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine…

Isaiah 54:4,5
Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more…

behold

Isaiah 25:9
And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

Isaiah 26:20,21
Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast…

Isaiah 34:8
For it is the day of the LORD'S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.

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Isaiah 35
1. The joyful flourishing of Christ's kingdom
3. The weak are encouraged by the virtues and privileges of the Gospel














Say to those with anxious hearts
This phrase addresses individuals who are experiencing fear or distress. The Hebrew word for "anxious" here is "mahar," which conveys a sense of hurriedness or anxiety. In the historical context of Isaiah, the people of Israel were often in turmoil due to threats from surrounding nations. This message is a divine reassurance, encouraging believers to trust in God's sovereignty and providence. It speaks to the timeless human condition of anxiety and the need for divine comfort.

Be strong, do not fear
The call to "be strong" is a common biblical exhortation, often associated with courage and faith in God. The Hebrew word "chazaq" implies strength and firmness. This command is not just about physical strength but spiritual resilience. "Do not fear" is a frequent biblical refrain, reminding believers that fear is countered by faith. Historically, this would have been a powerful encouragement to the Israelites facing external threats, and it remains relevant for Christians today who are called to stand firm in their faith amidst life's challenges.

Your God will come
This promise is central to the message of hope. The assurance that "your God will come" is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people. The Hebrew word "bo" for "come" suggests an arrival or intervention. This is a prophetic declaration of God's imminent action on behalf of His people. It reflects the historical context of Israel's expectation of divine deliverance and points forward to the ultimate fulfillment in the coming of Christ, who embodies God's presence with His people.

with vengeance
The term "vengeance" here, from the Hebrew "naqam," refers to divine retribution against the enemies of God's people. It is not about human revenge but God's righteous judgment. In the biblical narrative, God's vengeance is often depicted as a means of justice and restoration. This would have been a comforting assurance to the Israelites that their oppressors would face divine justice, and it serves as a reminder to Christians that God is just and will ultimately right all wrongs.

with divine retribution
This phrase emphasizes the nature of God's intervention as both just and redemptive. The Hebrew "gemul" for "retribution" implies a recompense or reward. It underscores the idea that God's actions are measured and purposeful. In the broader scriptural context, divine retribution is part of God's plan to restore righteousness and peace. For believers, it is a reminder of God's ultimate authority and the hope of His righteous kingdom.

He will come to save you
The promise of salvation is the culmination of this verse. The Hebrew "yasha" for "save" conveys deliverance and victory. This assurance of salvation is both immediate and eschatological, pointing to God's deliverance from temporal troubles and the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ. Historically, this would have been a profound promise to the Israelites, and it continues to inspire Christians with the hope of eternal life and the assurance of God's saving grace.

(4) Be strong, fear not: . . .--The words are, of course, wide and general enough, but looking to the probable date of this section, we may perhaps connect them with the tone of Hezekiah's speech in 2Chronicles 32:7. Both king and prophet had the same words of comfort for the feeble and faint-hearted, and the ground of comfort is that the government of God is essentially a righteous government, punishing the oppressor, and saving the oppressed. (Comp. Joshua 1:6-7.)

Verse 4. - Say to them that are of a fearful heart. There will be fearful and trembling hearts always, even among the saints of God. These are to be encouraged and assured that God Will come to their aid, will avenge them of their spiritual enemies, reward their efforts to serve him, and in the end "save" them. He will come and save you; rather, he will come himself to save yon. There is One alone who can save, and he must do it himself, and, to do it, he must "come" to us. The words were at once an announcement of the Incarnation, and a promise to every trembling, doubting heart - a promise of direct Divine assistance, of the presence of God within us, of help potent to save. The predominant thought of the prophet appears to have been Messianic, and hence the burst of glorious prophecy which follows - a burst of prophecy most inadequately expounded of the time of the return from the Captivity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Say
אִמְרוּ֙ (’im·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to those with anxious
לְנִמְהֲרֵי־ (lə·nim·hă·rê-)
Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly

hearts:
לֵ֔ב (lêḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

“Be strong,
חִזְק֖וּ (ḥiz·qū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer

do not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

fear!
תִּירָ֑אוּ (tî·rā·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

Behold,
הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

your God
אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶם֙ (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

will come
יָב֔וֹא (yā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

with vengeance.
נָקָ֣ם (nā·qām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5359: Vengeance

With divine
אֱלֹהִ֔ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

retribution
גְּמ֣וּל (gə·mūl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1576: Treatment, an act, service, requital

He
ה֥וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

will come
יָב֖וֹא (yā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to save you.”
וְיֹשַׁעֲכֶֽם׃ (wə·yō·ša·‘ă·ḵem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular | second person masculine plural
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor


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