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Isaiah 42:2
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Here Is My Servant
1“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. 2He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. 3A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice.
Sermons
Edwin H. Waldvogel
Robert B. Thompson
Andrew Murray
A.W. TozerSummary
Commentary
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
The prophet then proceeds to describe how the servant of Jehovah will manifest Himself in the world outside Israel by the promulgation of this right. "He will not cry, nor lift up, nor cause to be heard in the street, His voice." "His voice" is the object of "lift up," as well as "cause to be heard." With our existing division of the verse, it must at least be supplied in thought. Although he is certain of His divine call, and brings to the nations the highest and best, His manner of appearing is nevertheless quiet, gentle, and humble; the very opposite of those lying teachers, who endeavoured to exalt themselves by noisy demonstrations. He does not seek His own, and therefore denies Himself; He brings what commends itself, and therefore requires no forced trumpeting.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Matthew (Mat 12:19) marks the kind of "cry" as that of altercation by quoting it, "He shall not strive" (Isa 53:7). street--the Septuagint translates "outside." An image from an altercation in a house, loud enough to be heard in the street outside: appropriate of Him who "withdrew Himself" from the public fame created by His miracles to privacy (Mat 12:15; Isa 34:5, there, shows another and sterner aspect of His character, which is also implied in the term "judgment").
John Gill Bible Commentary
He shall not cry,..... According to Aben Ezra and Kimchi, as a judge in court is obliged to extend his voice that he may be heard: the Evangelist Matthew renders it, "he shall not strive"; or contend in a disputatious way, about mere words and things to no profit, or litigate a point in law; he shall bring no complaints, or enter an action against any, but rather suffer wrong, as he advises his followers, Mat 5:40, for this does not respect the lowness of his voice in his ministry; in this sense he often cried, as Wisdom is said to do, Pro 1:20, "nor lift up"; that is, his voice, as Jarchi, Kimchi, and Ben Melech supply it; or, as others, he shall not lift up faces, or accept persons; and so the Vulgate Latin version renders it, neither shall he accept any person; or the person of any man, which is true of Christ; but the former sense seems best, which agrees with what goes before and follows after: nor cause his voice to be heard in the street; his voice was heard in the street in a ministerial way; he sometimes preached in the street, as in many other public places, Luk 13:26, but not in a clamorous contentious way; not in an opprobrious and menacing manner; nor in a way of ostentation, boasting of himself, his doctrines, and miracles, but behaved with great humility and meekness; his kingdom was without pomp and noise, which worldly princes are attended with; but this was not to be, nor was it his case; See Gill on Mat 12:19.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
42:2 shout or raise his voice: The royal servant will have calm confidence in his message and calling from God (see also 11:1-5).
Isaiah 42:2
Here Is My Servant
1“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. 2He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. 3A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice.
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Christ, Our Foundation
By Edwin H. Waldvogel62835:47ChristPSA 107:20ISA 42:2MAT 3:17MAT 6:332TI 3:16HEB 4:122PE 1:3In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation in our faith. He highlights Jesus Christ as the cornerstone and how he identified with sinners through his baptism. The speaker also discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in teaching and guiding believers. He encourages the audience to be diligent Bible students and to live out God's word in their lives.
Forming the Army & Law
By Robert B. Thompson5721:18:00ISA 42:2MAT 22:37HEB 6:1In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes that the traditional way of conducting church services is no longer effective. He believes that every Christian should be actively involved in the service and that God wants to bring each individual to the fullness of Christ. The pastor also highlights the importance of the body of Christ being a repository for God's holy law and removing sin from the world. He explains that God's kingdom will be established on earth through the saints exercising force and ruling with a rod of iron. The sermon concludes with a reminder to pray and wait on God, as it is His work and not the work of religion.
The Leading of the Spirit
By Andrew Murray0Leading of the Holy SpiritAssurance of FaithISA 42:2JHN 16:13ROM 8:141CO 3:16GAL 5:25EPH 4:30PHP 2:131TH 5:19Andrew Murray emphasizes the vital role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers as children of God, asserting that true assurance of faith comes from surrendering to the Spirit's leading. He explains that the Spirit not only directs our inner lives but also helps us grow spiritually, much like a tree grows through the life given by God. Murray encourages believers to trust in the Spirit for guidance in prayer, sanctification, and fulfilling God's will, highlighting the importance of faith and obedience in experiencing this leading. He stresses the need for silence and attentiveness to hear the Spirit's gentle voice amidst the distractions of the world. Ultimately, Murray calls Christians to recognize their identity as temples of the Spirit and to rely on His daily guidance to please the Father.
Quiet Zeal
By A.W. Tozer0Quiet ZealTrue RighteousnessISA 42:2MAT 23:15JHN 2:17ROM 12:11GAL 4:18PHP 2:14COL 3:23TIT 2:14JAS 1:201PE 3:15A.W. Tozer emphasizes the distinction between noisy zeal and the quiet zeal that reflects true godliness. He critiques those who are overly zealous in their pursuits, often creating chaos and distraction, while highlighting that genuine zeal, like that of Christ, is marked by humility and compassion. Tozer illustrates this with an anecdote about a passionate advocate for animal rights whose efforts, though well-intentioned, ultimately led to futility. He reminds us that true zeal should not be loud and disruptive but rather a quiet, steadfast commitment to righteousness. The sermon calls for a deeper understanding of what it means to be zealous in a way that aligns with God's character.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
The prophet then proceeds to describe how the servant of Jehovah will manifest Himself in the world outside Israel by the promulgation of this right. "He will not cry, nor lift up, nor cause to be heard in the street, His voice." "His voice" is the object of "lift up," as well as "cause to be heard." With our existing division of the verse, it must at least be supplied in thought. Although he is certain of His divine call, and brings to the nations the highest and best, His manner of appearing is nevertheless quiet, gentle, and humble; the very opposite of those lying teachers, who endeavoured to exalt themselves by noisy demonstrations. He does not seek His own, and therefore denies Himself; He brings what commends itself, and therefore requires no forced trumpeting.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Matthew (Mat 12:19) marks the kind of "cry" as that of altercation by quoting it, "He shall not strive" (Isa 53:7). street--the Septuagint translates "outside." An image from an altercation in a house, loud enough to be heard in the street outside: appropriate of Him who "withdrew Himself" from the public fame created by His miracles to privacy (Mat 12:15; Isa 34:5, there, shows another and sterner aspect of His character, which is also implied in the term "judgment").
John Gill Bible Commentary
He shall not cry,..... According to Aben Ezra and Kimchi, as a judge in court is obliged to extend his voice that he may be heard: the Evangelist Matthew renders it, "he shall not strive"; or contend in a disputatious way, about mere words and things to no profit, or litigate a point in law; he shall bring no complaints, or enter an action against any, but rather suffer wrong, as he advises his followers, Mat 5:40, for this does not respect the lowness of his voice in his ministry; in this sense he often cried, as Wisdom is said to do, Pro 1:20, "nor lift up"; that is, his voice, as Jarchi, Kimchi, and Ben Melech supply it; or, as others, he shall not lift up faces, or accept persons; and so the Vulgate Latin version renders it, neither shall he accept any person; or the person of any man, which is true of Christ; but the former sense seems best, which agrees with what goes before and follows after: nor cause his voice to be heard in the street; his voice was heard in the street in a ministerial way; he sometimes preached in the street, as in many other public places, Luk 13:26, but not in a clamorous contentious way; not in an opprobrious and menacing manner; nor in a way of ostentation, boasting of himself, his doctrines, and miracles, but behaved with great humility and meekness; his kingdom was without pomp and noise, which worldly princes are attended with; but this was not to be, nor was it his case; See Gill on Mat 12:19.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
42:2 shout or raise his voice: The royal servant will have calm confidence in his message and calling from God (see also 11:1-5).