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Isaiah 42:1

Isaiah 42:1
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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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Behold my servant, whom I uphold,.... The Targum is,

"behold my servant the Messiah;''

and Kimchi on the place says, this is the King Messiah; and so Abarbinel (f) interprets it of him, and other…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Behold - This word is designed to call attention to the person that is immediately referred to. It is an intimation that the subject is of importance, and should command their regard. My servant -…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 42:1-4

We are sure that these verses are to be understood of Christ, for the evangelist tells us expressly that in him this prophecy was fulfilled, Mat 12:17-21. Behold with an eye of faith, behold and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Isaiah 42:1-4

Israel as the Lord's Servant. The features of the portrait are these: (1) It starts from the thought of ch. Isa 41:8 ff., the electionby which Israel is constituted the Servant of Jehovah; but this is…