Isaiah 42:2

He will not cry out, and he will not show favoritism to anyone; neither will his voice be heard abroad.

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In The King James Version

He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.

In Context

1Behold my servant, I will uphold him, my elect, with him my soul is well-pleased. I have sent my Spirit upon him. He will offer judgment to the nations.

3The bruised reed he will not break, and the smoldering wick he will not extinguish. He will lead forth judgment unto truth.

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Cross References

Zechariah 9:9Rejoice well, daughter of Zion, shout for joy, daughter of Jerusalem. Behold, your King will come to you: the Just One, the Savior. He is poor and riding upon a donkey, and upon a colt, the son of a donkey.

Matthew 12:16And he instructed them, lest they make him known.

2 Timothy 2:24For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 42:2-5

The Messiah's Approach. ( b. c. 708.) 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. 2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. 3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. 4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. We are… Read the whole commentary →

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