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.

Other Translations of Isaiah 42:1

King James Version

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.

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.

The Suffering of the LORD's Servant

13 See, my servant will act wisely[1] ; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.

Other Translations of Isaiah 52:13

King James Version

The Suffering of the LORD's Servant

13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.

English Standard Version

The Suffering of the LORD's Servant

13 Behold, my servant shall act wisely;Or shall prosper he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted.

The Message

The Suffering of the LORD's Servant

13 "Just watch my servant blossom! Exalted, tall, head and shoulders above the crowd!

New King James Version

The Suffering of the LORD's Servant

13 Behold, My Servant shall deal prudently; He shall be exalted and extolled and be very high.

New Living Translation

The Suffering of the LORD's Servant

13 See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 52:13

Commentary on Isaiah 52:13-15

(Read Isaiah 52:13-15)

Here begins that wonderful, minute, and faithful description of the office, character, and glory of the Messiah, which has struck conviction to many of the most hardened unbelievers. Christ is Wisdom itself; in the work of our redemption there appeared the wisdom of God in a mystery. Those that saw him, said, Surely never man looked so miserable: never was sorrow like unto his sorrow. But God highly exalted him. That shall be discovered by the gospel of Christ, which could never be told in any other way. And Christ having once shed his blood for sinners, its power still continues. May all opposers see the wisdom of ceasing from their opposition, and be made partakers of the blood of sprinkling, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost; obeying him, and praising his salvation.