Isaiah 42:1-9 - The Mission Of Yahweh's Servant
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My Chosen One in whom My soul delights.
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the nations.
“He will not call out or shout aloud,
Nor make His voice heard in the street.
“A broken reed He will not break [off]
And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish [He will not harm those who are weak and suffering];
He will faithfully bring forth justice.
“He will not be disheartened or crushed [in spirit];
[He will persevere] until He has established justice on the earth;
And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.”
5 This is what God the Lord says,
Who spread out the earth and its produce,
Who gives breath to the people on it
And spirit to those who walk on it,
“I am the Lord, I have called You (the Messiah) in righteousness [for a righteous purpose],
I will also take You by the hand and keep watch over You,
And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people [Israel],
As a light to the nations (Gentiles),
To open the eyes of the blind,
To bring out prisoners from the dungeon
And those who sit in darkness from the prison.
“I am the Lord, that is My Name;
My glory I will not give to another,
Nor My praise to carved idols.
“Indeed, the former things have come to pass,
Now I declare new things;
Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.”