The LORD's Servant

421 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

Other Translations of Isaiah 42:1

New International Version

The LORD's Servant

421 "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.

English Standard Version

The LORD's Servant

421 Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.

The Message

The LORD's Servant

421 "Take a good look at my servant. I'm backing him to the hilt. He's the one I chose, and I couldn't be more pleased with him. I've bathed him with my Spirit, my life. He'll set everything right among the nations.

New King James Version

The LORD's Servant

421 "Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.

New Living Translation

The LORD's Servant

421 "Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 42:1

Commentary on Isaiah 42:1-4

(Read Isaiah 42:1-4)

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, which is ready to go out again. He will not despise them, nor lay upon them more work or more suffering than they can bear. By a long course of miracles and his resurrection, he fully showed the truth of his holy religion. By the power of his gospel and grace he fixes principles in the minds of men, which tend to make them wise and just. The most distant nations wait for his law, wait for his gospel, and shall welcome it. If we would make our calling and election sure, and have the Father delight over us for good, we must behold, hear, believe in, and obey Christ.

10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

Other Translations of Isaiah 43:10

New International Version

10 "You are my witnesses," declares the Lord, "and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me.

English Standard Version

10 "You are my witnesses," declares the Lord, "and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.

The Message

10 "But you are my witnesses." God's Decree. "You're my handpicked servant So that you'll come to know and trust me, understand both that I am and who I am. Previous to me there was no such thing as a god, nor will there be after me.

New King James Version

10 "You are My witnesses," says the Lord, "And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, And understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me.

New Living Translation

10 "But you are my witnesses, O Israel!" says the Lord . "You are my servant. You have been chosen to know me, believe in me, and understand that I alone am God. There is no other God- there never has been, and there never will be.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 43:10

Commentary on Isaiah 43:8-13

(Read Isaiah 43:8-13)

Idolaters are called to appear in defence of their idols. Those who make them, and trust in them, are like unto them. They have the shape and faculties of men; but they have not common sense. But God's people know the power of his grace, the sweetness of his comforts, the kind care of his providence, and the truth of his promise. All servants of God can give such an account of what he has wrought in them, and done for them, as may lead others to know and believe his power, truth, and love

The LORD the Only God

441 Yet now hear, O Jacob my servant; and Israel, whom I have chosen:

Other Translations of Isaiah 44:1

New International Version

The LORD the Only God

441 "But now listen, Jacob, my servant, Israel, whom I have chosen.

English Standard Version

The LORD the Only God

441 "But now hear, O Jacob my servant, Israel whom I have chosen!

The Message

The LORD the Only God

441 "But for now, dear servant Jacob, listen - yes, you, Israel, my personal choice.

New King James Version

The LORD the Only God

441 "Yet hear now, O Jacob My servant, And Israel whom I have chosen.

New Living Translation

The LORD the Only God

441 "But now, listen to me, Jacob my servant, Israel my chosen one.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 44:1

Commentary on Isaiah 44:1-8

(Read Isaiah 44:1-8)

Israel is here called Jeshurun, which means "the upright one." Such only are Israelites indeed, in whom is no guile. Those that serve God he will own. He will help them over difficulties, and in their services. Water is the emblem of the Holy Spirit; as water refreshes, cleanses, and makes the earth fruitful, so do his influences the soul. This gift of the Holy Ghost is the great blessing, the plentiful pouring out of which God kept for the latter days. Where God gives his Spirit, he will give all other blessings. Hereby shall be a great increase of the church; thus it shall be spread to distant places. Was there any other Rock, or Protector, that could defend them? None besides could foretell these things to come, of which God by his prophets gave notice. All was set in order in the Divine predictions, as well as in the Divine purposes. Could any other have done so? Who can compare with Israel's Redeemer and King?

3 And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.

Other Translations of Isaiah 49:3

New International Version

3 He said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor."

English Standard Version

3 And he said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified."Or I will display my beauty

The Message

3 He said to me, "You're my dear servant, Israel, through whom I'll shine."

New King James Version

3 "And He said to me, 'You are My servant, O Israel, In whom I will be glorified.'

New Living Translation

3 He said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, and you will bring me glory."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 49:3

Commentary on Isaiah 49:1-6

(Read Isaiah 49:1-6)

The great Author of redemption shows the authority for his work. The sword of his word slays the lusts of his people, and all at enmity with them. His sharp arrows wound the conscience; but all these wounds will be healed, when the sinner prays to him for mercy. But even the Redeemer, who spake as never man spake in his personal ministry, often seemed to labour in vain. And if Jacob will not be brought back to God, and Israel will not be gathered, still Christ will be glorious. This promise is in part fulfilled in the calling of the Gentiles. Men perish in darkness. But Christ enlightens men, and so makes them holy and happy.