![]() Nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.” So he blessed them that day, saying, “By you Israel will pronounce blessings, saying, ‘God make you as Ephraim and as Manasseh.’” Thus he put Ephraim before Manasseh. He also shall become a people, and he also shall be great. And Joseph said to his father, “Not this way, my father since this one is the firstborn, put your right hand on his head.” But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know. When Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand on the head of Ephraim, it displeased him, and he took his father's hand to move it from Ephraim's head to Manasseh's head. You make known to me the path of life in your presence there is fullness of joy at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him. The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” 1 Peter 3:22 God’s Right Hand of Authority Psalm 110:1 You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great. Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” God’s Right Hand of Protection Psalm 17:7 Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power, your right hand, O Lord, shatters the enemy. Other instances in the Bible that mention God’s right hand can shed more light on these connections: God’s Right Hand of Power Exodus 15:6 When God speaks of holding his people up with his "righteous right hand," he is saying that he will use his power and authority to deliver His people from the curse of sin and exile and bless them with His presence and salvation. The phrase "righteous right hand" in Isaiah 41:10 is a metaphor for God's power, authority and blessing. And ultimately He will deliver them from their adversaries. He promises to strengthen them and help them to persevere. God promises to be with them in the midst of their trial. God promises to deliver the Israelites from their enemies. In Isaiah 41:10 God tells the Israelites not to fear or be dismayed, for God is with them. Just as God keeps his word to punish the Israelites for their sins, He will also fulfill his promise of deliverance and salvation. Isaiah’s prophecies help the Israelites to acknowledge God's sovereignty in the midst of their calamity. God’s role as savior and protector of Israel is one of the key themes in the second section of Isaiah. God promises to send the "Servant of the Lord" to deliver Israel from their enemies and bring salvation to God's people. The second section of Isaiah focuses on hope and restoration. This section concludes with Isaiah telling King Hezekiah that Judah will be conquered and its inhabitants will be carried into exile. In chapters 1-39 the prophet condemns the Israelites for their sin and idolatry, warning them to repent and return to God or suffer the consequence of their disobedience. The book of Isaiah is generally regarded as consisting of two parts.
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