Isa 41:14 | NETfull | STEP | Don’t be afraid, despised insignificant Jacob, men of Israel. I am helping you,” says the Lord , your protector, the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 41:14

14 Don’t be afraid, despised insignificant Jacob, ^{▼▼ Heb “O worm Jacob” (NAB, NIV). The worm metaphor suggests that Jacob is insignificant and despised.}
men of ^{▼▼ On the basis of the parallelism (note “worm”) and an alleged Akkadian cognate, some read “louse” or “weevil.” Cf. NAB “O maggot Israel”; NRSV “you insect Israel.”} Israel.
I am helping you,” says the Lord,
your protector, ^{▼▼ Heb “your kinsman redeemer.” A גָּאַל (ga’al, “kinsman redeemer”) was a protector of the extended family’s interests.} the Holy One of Israel. ^{▼▼ See the note on the phrase “the Holy One of Israel” in 1:4.}