Isaiah 42:4-7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 42:1-4

We are sure that these verses are to be understood of Christ, for the evangelist tells us expressly that in him this prophecy was fulfilled, Matt. 12:17-21. Behold with an eye of faith, behold and observe, behold and admire, my servant, whom I uphold. Let the Old-Testament saints behold and remember him. Now what must we behold and consider concerning him? I. The Father's concern for him and relation to him, the confidence he put and the complacency he took in him. This put an honour upon him,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 42:5-12

Here is I. The covenant God made with and the commission he gave to the Messiah, Isa. 42:5-7, which are an exposition of Isa. 42:1; Behold my servant, whom I uphold. 1. The royal titles by which the great God here makes himself known, and distinguishes himself from all pretenders, speak very much his glory (Isa. 42:5): Thus saith God the Lord. And who are thou, Lord? Why, he is the fountain of all being and therefore the fountain of all power. He is the fountain of being, 1. In the upper... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:4

He shall not fail ,.... For want of strength to go through the work of redemption: or, "grow dim" F9 לא יכהה , "non caligabit", Pagninus, Montanus. and dark, as a lamp for want of oil, or as the wick of a candle ready to go out. Hence the Septuagint version, "he shall shine F11 αναλαμψει , Sept. "; in the glory of his person, as the Son of God; in the fulness of his grace, as Mediator, which shall never fail; and in the hearts of his people by his Spirit; and in his Gospel... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:5

Thus saith God the Lord ,.... The God of the world, as the Targum. This, with what follows, is a preface to the call of Christ, to the great work of redemption; setting forth the greatness of God as a Creator, that calls him to it, and thereby encouraging him as man and Mediator in it, as well as the faith of his people to regard him as their Saviour and Redeemer, and believe that this work he was called unto should be performed by him; for what is it that God, the Creator of all things,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:6

I the Lord have called thee in righteousness ,.... Not the Prophet Isaiah, as Jarchi and Aben Ezra interpret it; nor the people of Israel, as Kimchi; but the Messiah, whom Jehovah called to the office of Mediator, in a righteous way and manner, consistent with his own perfections; and not against the will of Christ, but with his full consent: or, "unto righteousness", as some F14 "Ad, sive in justitiam", Sanctius. ; so the Arabic version; to fulfil his righteous purposes, concerning... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:7

To open the blind eyes ,.... Of the idolatrous Gentiles, who were spiritually blind, and knew not the wretchedness of their case; the exceeding sinfulness of sin; their need of a Saviour, and who he was; as they did, when their eyes were opened by means of the Gospel sent among them, through the energy of the divine Spirit; for this is a work of almighty power and efficacious grace: to bring out the prisoners from the prison ; who were concluded in sin, shut up in unbelief, and under the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 42:4

He shall not fail nor be discouraged "His force shall not be abated nor broken" - Rabbi Meir ita citat locum istum, ut post ירוץ yaruts , addat כוחו cocho , robur ejus , quod hodie Ilon comparet in textu Hebraeo, sed addendum videtur, ut sensus fiat planior . "Rabbi Meir cites this passage so as to add after ירוץ yarats כוחו cocho , his force, which word is not found in the present Hebrew text, but seems necessary to be added to make the sense more distinct."... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 42:6

A covenant of the people "A covenant to the people" - For עם am , two MSS. of Dr. Kennicott's, and of my own, read עולם olam , the covenant of the age to come, or the everlasting covenant; which seems to give a clearer and better sense. But I think the word ברית berith , here, should not be translated covenant, but covenant sacrifice, which meaning it often has; and undoubtedly in this place. This gives a still stronger and clearer sense. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 42:7

To open the blind eyes - In this verse the prophet seems to set forth the spiritual redemption, under images borrowed from the temporal deliverance. Out of the prison house "And from the dungeon" - The Septuagint, Syriac, and four MSS., one ancient, add the conjunction ו vau , ומבית umibbeith , and from the house. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 42:1-4

The characteristics of the true Leader. Taking these words as applicable to the Anointed of the Lord, and then, secondarily, to every one who is equipped and sent of him to lead and save men, we have the following features indicated. I. THE SPIRIT OF OBEDIENCE . "My Servant "( Isaiah 42:1 ). Jesus Christ was the Servant of Jehovah; he was "about his Father's business" from the beginning. He came "to work the work of him that sent him." It was his "meet to do the Father's will,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 42:1-4

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 42:5-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 42:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 42:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 42:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 42:1-4

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