Isaiah 42:1-3

God’s Promise concerning His Servant

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“^(A)Behold, My ^(B)Servant, whom I ^(a)uphold;
My ^(C)chosen one in whom My ^(D)soul delights.
I have put My ^(E)Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth ^(F)justice to the ^(b)nations.

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“He will not cry out or raise His voice,
Nor make His voice heard in the street.

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“A bruised reed He will not break
And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish;
He will faithfully bring forth ^(G)justice.

Footnotes:

a. Isaiah 42:1: ['Or ', hold fast]

b. Isaiah 42:1: ['Or ', Gentiles]

Cross references:

A. Isaiah 42:1: Matthew 12:18-21

B. Isaiah 42:1: Isaiah 41:8; Isaiah 43:10; Isaiah 49:3-6; Isaiah 52:13; Isaiah 53:11; Matthew 12:18-21; Philippians 2:7

C. Isaiah 42:1: Luke 9:35; 1 Peter 2:4; 1 Peter 2:6

D. Isaiah 42:1: Matthew 3:17; Matthew 17:5; Mark 1:11; Luke 3:22

E. Isaiah 42:1: Isaiah 11:2; Isaiah 59:21; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 3:16; Luke 4:18; Luke 4:19; Luke 4:21

F. Isaiah 42:1: Isaiah 2:4

G. Isaiah 42:3: Psalm 72:2; Psalm 72:4; Psalm 96:13