Isaiah 35:4
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.
Original Language Analysis
לְנִמְהֲרֵי
to them that are of a fearful
H4116
לְנִמְהֲרֵי
to them that are of a fearful
Strong's:
H4116
Word #:
2 of 15
properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e., (by implication)
לֵ֔ב
heart
H3820
לֵ֔ב
heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
3 of 15
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
חִזְק֖וּ
Be strong
H2388
חִזְק֖וּ
Be strong
Strong's:
H2388
Word #:
4 of 15
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
5 of 15
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
even God
H430
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
even God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
8 of 15
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יָב֖וֹא
he will come
H935
יָב֖וֹא
he will come
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
10 of 15
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
גְּמ֣וּל
with a recompence
H1576
גְּמ֣וּל
with a recompence
Strong's:
H1576
Word #:
11 of 15
treatment, i.e., an act (of good or ill); by implication, service or requital
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
even God
H430
אֱלֹהִ֔ים
even God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
12 of 15
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
ה֥וּא
H1931
ה֥וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
13 of 15
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
Cross References
Isaiah 34:8For it is the day of the LORD'S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.Haggai 2:4Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts:Isaiah 33:22For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.Isaiah 61:2To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;Isaiah 25:9And 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.Ephesians 6:10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.1 Chronicles 28:20And 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.Isaiah 44:2Thus 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.Luke 21:28And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.Revelation 22:20He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Historical Context
God's people facing oppression needed assurance that their cries for justice were heard. The promise of divine intervention sustained faith during dark times.
Questions for Reflection
- How does knowing God will judge evil help us endure injustice patiently?
- What does it mean to fear not in light of God's promised coming?
- How should the certainty of Christ's return affect our daily priorities?
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Analysis & Commentary
The message "Be strong, fear not" directly addresses anxiety with the antidote—God's coming intervention. "Your God will come with vengeance" assures that justice will be done, encouraging perseverance under persecution. The "recompense of God" promises both punishment for enemies and reward for the faithful. This dual aspect of God's coming—judgment and salvation—runs throughout Scripture, culminating in Christ's second advent. The certainty ("He will come") provides firm foundation for hope.