Isaiah 41:17

The poor and needy seek water, and there is none. 2 Their tongue fails for thirst. 1 I, Adonai, will answer them. 2 I, the God of Israel [God prevails], will not forsake them. 1

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In The King James Version

When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.

In Context

16You will winnow them, 2 and the wind will carry them away, 2 and the whirlwind will scatter them. 1 You will rejoice in Adonai. 2 You will glory in haKadosh Isra'el [the Holy One of God prevails]. 1

18I will open rivers on the bare heights, 2 and springs in the middle of the valleys. 2 I will make the wilderness a pool of water, 2 and the dry land springs of water. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 28:15Behold, I am with you, and will keep you, wherever you go, and will bring you again into this land. For I will not leave you, until I have done that which I have spoken of to you.”

Exodus 17:6Behold, I will stand before you there on + 17:6. MP: “The Rock” explained by the New Covenant passage is not directly a prophecy but a manifestation of Messiah. (1 Cor 10:4) the rock in Horeb [Desert]. You shall strike the rock, and water will come out of it, that the people may drink.” Moses [Drawn out] did so in the sight of the elders of Israel [God prevails].

Psalms 34:6ז This poor man cried, and Adonai sh'ma ·heard obeyed· him, 2 and saved him out of all his troubles. 1

Psalms 50:15Call on me in the day of trouble. 2 I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 41:11-21

Israel Encouraged. ( b. c. 708.) 10 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. 11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. 12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a… Read the whole commentary →

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