Isaiah 41:17
“The poor and needy seek water, and there is none. Their tongue fails for thirst. I, Yahweh, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.”
— Isaiah 41:17
About this verse
Isaiah 41:17 comes from the book of Isaiah, written during the Exile (~586 BC) period. The setting is Babylon. These words are attributed to Yahweh. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 95% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine care, provision, faithfulness. Notable phrases: I will answer them; will not forsake them. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Speaker
Yahweh
Era
Exile (~586 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
prophecy
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