Isaiah 42:1-17 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; my elect, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit on him… This chapter exhibits to our view the servant of Jehovah, i.e. the Messiah and His people, as a complex person, and as the messenger or representative of God among the nations. 1. His mode of operation is described as being not violent but peaceful (vers. 1-5). 2. The effects of His influence are represented as not natural but spiritual (vers. 6-9). 3. The power of God is pledged for His success, notwithstanding all appearances of inaction or indifference on His part (vers. 10-17). (J. A. Alexander.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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