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God Meets You in Your Weakness
Commentators explain that God calls Jacob a "worm" not to insult, but to acknowledge their profound weakness, insignificance, and vulnerability. This makes His promise, "I will help you," incredibly powerful. As John Calvin notes, this honest description is more comforting than a glorious title because it shows God sees us in our lowest state and promises His strength precisely when we have none of our own.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 41:14
18th Century
Theologian
Fear not – (See the note at Isaiah 41:10).
Thou worm – This word is properly applied as it is with us, to denote a worm, such …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 41:14
19th Century
Bishop
Fear not, you worm Jacob. —The servant of Jehovah is reminded that he has no strength of his own, but is as a worm, a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 41:14
19th Century
Preacher
Says the LORD, and your redeemer, the Holy one of Israel.
I was wonderstruck, as I looked at this verse, to find it put, You wo…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 41:14
16th Century
Theologian
Fear not, you worm Jacob, you dead Israel. He appears to speak of the Jews very disrespectfully when he calls them “a worm,” and afterward…
John Gill
On Isaiah 41:14
17th Century
Pastor
Fear not, you worm Jacob
Being like a worm, exposed to danger, and liable to be trampled upon and crushed, mean and …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 41:10–20
17th Century
Minister
God speaks with tenderness; Fear not, for I am with you: not only within call, but present with you. Are you weak? I will strengthen you. Are y…