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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 42:2-3

Isaiah 42:2-3. He shall not cry In a way of contention or ostentation. He shall neither erect nor govern his kingdom with violence or outward pomp and state, like worldly princes, but with meekness and humility. He shall not lift up Namely, his voice; nor cause it to be heard in the street As contentious and vain-glorious persons frequently do. “He shall instruct those that oppose themselves, with all meekness and gentleness; he shall patiently endure the contradictions of sinners... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 42:4

Isaiah 42:4. He shall not fail, nor be discouraged Though he be thus meek and gentle, yet he is also courageous and resolute, notwithstanding all the many and great difficulties and conflicts to which he will be exposed, and he will persevere till he have finished his work. Till he have set judgment in the earth Till, by his holy life, his extreme sufferings, his many miracles, his resurrection from the dead, his visible ascension into heaven, and the wonderful effusion of his Holy... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 42:5-7

Isaiah 42:5-7. Thus saith God the Lord, &c. This large description of God’s infinite power is here seasonably added, to give assurance of the certain accomplishment of these great and wonderful promises, which otherwise would seem incredible. I the Lord have called thee in righteousness To declare my righteousness, as is said Romans 3:26: or, my faithfulness, manifested in fulfilling my promises, long since made, and often renewed; and will hold thy hand Will give thee counsel... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 42:8-9

Isaiah 42:8-9. I am the Lord Hebrew, Jehovah; who have all being in and of myself, and give being to all my creatures. The everlasting, and unchangeable, and omnipotent God, who therefore both can and will fulfil all my promises. That is my name Which I must own and justify to the world. He seems to allude to Exodus 3:14; Exodus 6:3. My glory will I not give to another I will not any longer suffer that honour and worship which are peculiar to me to be given to idols, as it hath been,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:1-25

Success and failure of God’s servant (42:1-25)In the previous chapter the servant of Yahweh was identified with Israel (see 41:8). Israel is probably again the servant who is identified here, but the ideals outlined in this song never became a reality in the nation. They did, to some extent, characterize the faithful remnant, but they found their perfect expression only in the one who embodied the ideals God desired, Jesus Christ. The prophet foresees that this servant of Yahweh, though... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 42:1

My Servant: i.e. Messiah. See note on Isaiah 37:35 . My soul = I Myself. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . delighteth = is well-pleased. put = bestowed. My spirit. Hebrew. ruach ( App-9 ). Here is the doctrine of the Trinity: (1) The Father, the speaker; (2) My "Servant", the Messiah, the Son; and (3) My Spirit. See note on "stretched out" in Isaiah 42:5 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 42:2

cry. See the Divine interpretation "strive" (Matthew 12:19 ). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 42:3

the smoking flax: i.e. the wick (made of flax) that is burning dim. flax. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for the wick made of it. not quench: i.e. not put it out, but trim it and make it burn brightly. This was the servant's work. unto = in accordance with. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 42:4

fail = go out (as a lamp). be discouraged = break, or break down. in = upon. isles = maritime countries. The Divine interpretation = "Gentiles" (Matthew 12:18-21 ). See note on Isaiah 11:11 . wait. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 8:12 "stayed"). and stretched them out = they that stretched them out. Compare "us", "our" (Genesis 1:26 ). Compare "image" (singular). breath. Hebrew. neshmah , App-16 ). See note on Isaiah 2:22 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 42:6

a light of the Gentiles. Quoted in Luke 2:32 . Compare Isaiah 49:6 . read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 42:2-3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 42:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 42:5-7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 42:8-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 42:1-25

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 42:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 42:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 42:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 42:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 42:6

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