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Isaiah 42

Isaiah 42:1

Here Is My Servant · Isaiah 42:1–9
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Translations

Modern
“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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
“ Behold, My Servant, I take hold of him, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights; I have put My Spirit upon Him, and He will bring forth justice to the nations.
Latin
Ecce servus meus, suscipiam eum; electus meus, complacuit sibi in illo anima mea: dedi spiritum meum super eum: judicium gentibus proferet.

Original

Hebrew
English
“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.

Notes

Isaiah 42:1

  • in whom My soul delights: God used similar words at the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:17).

  • I will put My Spirit on Him: Any leader might be called a servant, but the Spirit's presence suggests a king from David’s line or a prophet like Moses (see Numbers 11:17, 24–29).

  • Establishing justice is a king's duty (see Isaiah 9:6–7; Psalm 72:1).

  • This king’s mission will extend beyond governing Judah to a greater mission for the nations.

Isaiah 42:1–4

The servant here is not the people of Israel (as in Isaiah 41:8–28 and elsewhere in chapters 41–48; see 49:5–6). Instead, the servant is a royal figure who accomplishes his mission with care for people, especially for those who are hurting. The passage is the first of four songs about this servant (Isaiah 42:1–4; 49:1–13; 50:4–11; 52:13–53:12). He brings in an era of universal justice. For the connection of the servant with Jesus Christ, see Matthew 12:18–21.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 12:15–21

Glossary

Baptism Baptism of Jesus Book of Baruch Church Congregation Heal, Healing Isaiah, Book of John the Baptist Messiah New Creation, New Creature Psalms, Book of Ransom Spirit of God

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Delight Election of Christ, As Messiah Election of Grace of Christ As Messiah Elections Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Elect Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Servant Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Anointed with the Holy Spirit Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Meekness of Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Conversion of the Gentiles to Him Quotations and Allusions in the New Testament From, and To, the Old Testament the Prophet Christ: Anointed with the Holy Spirit Titles and Names of Christ: Elect of God Titles and Names of Christ: Servant Trinity: The Holy