Bible Strands
Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses a Christian community facing external pressure, immediately following the 13:5:5's exhortation to contentment and God's promise never to forsake them. The speaker uses the first-person plural "we" to declare a shared confession of trust.
The words — The text hinges on θαρροῦντας (tharrountas), meaning "are confident," paired with βοηθός (boēthos), meaning "helper." These terms frame the declaration that the Lord stands as the believer's active support.
The thread — This confession directly echoes the declaration in Psalms 118:6 and aligns with the reassurance in Isaiah 41:10 and Romans 8:31 regarding divine support and the futility of human opposition.
Why it lands — The text commands the reader to adopt unafraid confidence in God's presence rather than relying on material security or human alliances. It demands a practical shift from fear to reliance on divine aid before facing external threats.
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The Greek words
King James Version
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Cross-references
- Psalms 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- 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.
- Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
- Psalms 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?
- Psalms 124:8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
- Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
- Psalms 56:4 In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Psalms 56:11 in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Psalms 54:4 Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.
- Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.