So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

HEBREWS 13:6KJV
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Hebrews 13:6 (KJV)

What does Hebrews 13:6 mean?

Hebrews 13:6 gives the readers words to express confidence in the Lord’s help when facing what other people might do. The verse presents that confidence as a reason to speak without fear, rather than letting human actions have the final say.

Following God’s promise in verse 5, the writer speaks of “we,” inviting the readers to join in the words that follow. The saying itself uses “my” and “me,” giving each speaker a personal way to express that confidence.

The Greek behind Hebrews 13:6

  • “boldly” — θαρρέω (tharreō): This word carries the sense of being confident or courageous. Here, that confidence belongs to the act of saying the words aloud.
  • “helper” — βοηθός (boēthos): This word means someone who comes to another’s aid. It describes the Lord in relation to the person who speaks.

Why Hebrews 13:6 matters

  • The saying draws on an earlier song of trust. Psalm 118:6 uses similar words about the Lord being on the speaker’s side and not fearing what a person can do.
  • The confidence has a stated basis. The words “so that” connect the saying to the promise in verse 5: “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
  • The verse places human power beside the Lord’s help. The phrase “what man shall do unto me” refers to actions by other people, while “The Lord is my helper” gives the reason the speaker can face them without fear.

Where else these words appear

“boldly” Greek G2292 · used in 6 verses

  • 2 Corinthians 5:6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
  • 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
  • 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:

“that” Greek G5620 · used in 83 verses

  • Matthew 8:24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
  • Mark 15:5 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.
  • 1 Corinthians 11:33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.

“my” Greek G1698 · used in 87 verses

  • Matthew 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
  • John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we(that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.

“will” Greek G5399 · used in 90 verses

  • Matthew 1:20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
  • Luke 1:30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
  • Acts 13:16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.