In effect, as in the case of the ancient Israelites, Jehovah grasps their right hand and says: “Do not be afraid.
وَيَهْوَهُ يُمْسِكُ بِيَمِينِهِمْ وَيَقُولُ لَهُمْ كَمَا قَالَ لِلْإِسْرَائِيلِيِّينَ قَدِيمًا :‏ « لَا تَخَفْ .‏