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William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:1-25

CHAPTER XVONE GOD, ONE PEOPLEIsaiah 41:8-20; Isaiah 42:1-25; Isaiah 43:1-28WE have been listening to the proclamation of a monotheism so absolute, that, as we have seen, modern critical philosophy, in surveying the history of religion, can find for it no rival among the faiths of the world. God has been exalted before us, in character so perfect, in dominion so universal, that neither the conscience nor the imagination of man can add to the general scope of the vision. Jesus and His Cross shall... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Isaiah 42:1-25

CHAPTER 42 The True Servant of Jehovah 1. The Servant of Jehovah and His mission (Isaiah 42:1-4 ) 2. His future work among the nations (Isaiah 42:5-9 ) 3. The future song of redemption glory (Isaiah 42:10-13 ) 4. Jehovah’s manifestation in power (Isaiah 42:14-17 ) 5. The address of exhortation to the deaf and blind nation (Isaiah 42:18-25 ) Matthew’s Gospel (Matthew 12:20 ) tells us that this servant is the Lord Jesus Christ. Mark the different phases of His character and work while... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Isaiah 42:1

42:1 Behold {a} my servant, {b} whom I uphold; my elect, [in whom] my soul {c} delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth {d} judgment to the Gentiles.(a) That is, Christ, who in respect to his manhood is called here servant. The prophets used to make mention of Christ after they declared any great promise, because he is the foundation on which all the promises are made and ratified.(b) For I have committed all my power to him, as to a most faithful steward: some read, I... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Isaiah 42:2

42:2 He shall not {e} cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.(e) His coming will not be with pomp and noise, as earthly princes. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Isaiah 42:3

42:3 A {f} bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking {g} flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to {h} truth.(f) He will not hurt the weak and feeble, but support and comfort them.(g) Meaning, the wick of a lamp or candle which is almost out, but he will cherish it and snuff it, that it may shine brighter.(h) Although he favours the weak, yet will he not spare the wicked, but will judge them according to truth and equity. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Isaiah 42:4

42:4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he hath {i} set judgment in the earth: and the {k} isles shall wait for his law.(i) Till he has set all things in good order.(k) The Gentiles will desire to receive his doctrine. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Isaiah 42:6

42:6 I the LORD have called thee in {l} righteousness, and will hold {m} thy hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a {n} covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;(l) Meaning, to a lawful and just calling.(m) To assist and guide you.(n) As him, by whom the promise made to all nations in Abraham will be fulfilled. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Isaiah 42:8

42:8 I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my {o} glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.(o) I will not permit my glory to be diminished: which I would do if I were not faithful. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Isaiah 42:9

42:9 Behold, the former things have {p} come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.(p) As in time past I have been true in my promises, so will I be in time to come. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:1-25

ISAIAH INTRODUCTION TO PART TWO The chapters of Part 2 (chaps. 40-46) are chiefly millennial, and so different from the prevailing themes preceding, as to raise a query whether they were not written by some other author a second, or deutero-Isaiah, as some call him. We do not hold that opinion, the reasons for which are briefly stated in the author’s Primers of the Faith. In Synthetic Bible Studies, it was found convenient to treat this part as a single discourse though doubtless, such is not... read more

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