“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.”
The continuation—'Thus says Yahweh who made you and formed you from the womb, who will help you: Do not fear, O Jacob my servant, Jeshurun whom I have chosen'—layers affirmations of creation, forming, help, and love. The reference to creation from the womb personalizes God's relationship, suggesting Israel is as intimately known as a newborn child. The name 'Jeshurun' (perhaps meaning 'righteous one' or 'upright one') affirms Israel's ideal identity despite current failures. The promise of help directly addresses fear, offering concrete divine accompaniment. This verse combines creation theology with personal comfort.
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