Isaiah 42

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 42 of 66

1 Behold My Servant; I will support Him; My Elect in whom My soul is pleased! I have put My Spirit on Him; He shall bring forth judgment to the nations.

2 He shall not cry, and not lift up, and not cause His voice to be heard in the street.

3 A bruised reed He shall not break, and a smoldering wick He shall not quench; He shall bring forth judgment to truth.

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Chapter Summary

The office of Christ, graced with meekness and constancy. An exhortation to praise Jehovah for his gospel.

Key Hebrew Words

יַעֲקֹ֛ב Jacob H3290 · TWOT 1676f
מַחְשָׁ֨ךְ dark place H4285 · TWOT 769d
חֹֽשֶׁךְ darkness H2822 · TWOT 769a
יָעִ֣יר rouse oneself H5782 · TWOT 1587
יָרִ֨יעַ֙ raise a shout H7321 · TWOT 2135

Cross-References

People & Context

First Servant Song: The Gentle Restorer

Jehovah introduces His Servant, filled with His Spirit, who will quietly bring forth judgment to the nations without breaking a bruised reed or quench…

The Servant's Covenant Commission

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.

A New Song to Jehovah

The ends of the earth, the isles, the sea, and the wilderness are commanded to sing a new song of praise to Jehovah.

Timeline

First Servant Song: The Gentle Restorer

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 42:1-4
The Servant's Covenant Commission

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.

Isaiah 42:5-9
A New Song to Jehovah

The ends of the earth, the isles, the sea, and the wilderness are commanded to sing a new song of praise to Jehovah.

Isaiah 42:10-12

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