Isaiah 42
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 42 of 66
Chapter Summary
The office of Christ, graced with meekness and constancy. An exhortation to praise Jehovah for his gospel.
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Cross-References
- Matthew 12:18–21
People & Context
Jehovah introduces His Servant, filled with His Spirit, who will quietly bring forth judgment to the nations without breaking a bruised reed or quench…
God commissions His Servant to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, opening blind eyes and freeing prisoners from darkness.
The ends of the earth, the isles, the sea, and the wilderness are commanded to sing a new song of praise to Jehovah.
Timeline
Jehovah introduces His Servant, filled with His Spirit, who will quietly bring forth judgment to the nations without breaking a bruised reed or quenching a smoldering wick.
Isaiah 42:1-4God commissions His Servant to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, opening blind eyes and freeing prisoners from darkness.
Isaiah 42:5-9The ends of the earth, the isles, the sea, and the wilderness are commanded to sing a new song of praise to Jehovah.
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