isaiah-42:1-9,-luke-9:28-36

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:8

Things. They shall not partake of my divinity. Our Saviour was truly God, Philippians ii. 6. read more

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:9

Them. The completion of former predictions enforces the belief of those which are yet to come. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 42:1-4

1-4 This prophecy was fulfilled in Christ, Matthew 12:17. Let our souls rely on him, and rejoice in him; then, for his sake, the Father will be well-pleased with us. The Holy Spirit not only came, but rested upon him, and without measure. He patiently bore the contradiction of sinners. His kingdom is spiritual; he was not to appear with earthly honours. He is tender of those oppressed with doubts and fears, as a bruised reed; those who are as smoking flax, as the wick of a lamp newly lighted,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 42:5-12

5-12 The work of redemption brings back man to the obedience he owes to God as his Maker. Christ is the light of the world. And by his grace he opens the understandings Satan has blinded, and sets at liberty from the bondage of sin. The Lord has supported his church. And now he makes new promises, which shall as certainly be fulfilled as the old ones were. When the Gentiles are brought into the church, he is glorified in them and by them. Let us give to God those things which are his, taking... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Isaiah 42:1-9

The True Servant of the Lord v. 1. Behold My Servant, the designation here used in its most restricted sense, of the Messiah, whom I uphold, having established Him in His office, the Lord is now also confirming Him, standing behind Him with the fullness of His divine power; Mine Elect, chosen or selected for a special purpose, in whom My soul delighteth, whom He regards with unmixed pleasure, Matthew 3:17; Luke 9:35; 2 Peter 1:17; I have put My Spirit upon Him, Isaiah 11:2. He shall bring... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Isaiah 42:1-25

III.—THE THIRD DISCOURSEThe third chief figure: The personal servant of God in the contrastive, principal features of his manifestationIsaiah 42:01. THE MEEK SERVANT OF GODIsaiah 42:1-41 Behold my servant, whom I uphold;Mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth;I have put my spirit upon him:He shall 1bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.2 He shall not cry, nor lift up,Nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.3 A bruised reed shall he not break,And the 2smoking flax shall he... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Isaiah 42:3-4

Isaiah CHRIST THE ARRESTER OF INCIPIENT EVIL AND THE NOURISHER OF INCIPIENT GOOD Isa_42:3 - Isa_42:4 . The two metaphors which we have in the former part of these words are not altogether parallel. ‘A bruised reed’ has suffered an injury which, however, is neither complete nor irreparable. ‘Smoking flax,’ on the other hand-by which, of course, is meant flax used as a wick in an old-fashioned oil lamp-is partially lit. In the one a process has been begun which, if continued, ends in... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Isaiah 42:1-13

the Work of the Lord’s Servant Isaiah 42:1-13 We cannot doubt the application of this passage to our Lord, Matthew 12:18-20 . The unobtrusiveness of His life and work was clearly demonstrated in every hour of His sojourn among men. He silenced those whom He healed. He stole away from the multitudes for prayer. He stayed in Galilee till His brethren were angry at His reluctance to show Himself to the people. He did not “strive, nor cry.” How meek and lowly was our Lord! A “reed” is typical of... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 42:1-25

The manifesto now presents the great Servant of Jehovah. His person is first described. His manifestation is announced (verse Isaiah 42:1) , His mission is declared (verse Isaiah 42:1) , His method is described (verses Isa 42:2-3 ), and His might is affirmed (verse Isa 42:4 ). Then His relation to Jehovah is indicated in the words of Jehovah. He is called, held, kept, and given, and all that for purposes of deliverance. The ultimate purpose is the glory of Jehovah. The prophet immediately... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 42:1-4

The Servant of Yahweh (Isaiah 42:1-4 ). Isaiah 42:1 “Behold my servant whom I uphold, My chosen one in whom my soul delights, I have put my Spirit upon him, He will bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. He will not cry, nor lift up, Nor cause his voice to be heard in the street, A bruised reed he will not break, And the smoking flax he will not quench, He will bring forth judgment in truth, He will not fail nor be discouraged, Until he has set judgment in the earth, And the isles will wait... read more