Isaiah 42:2

He shall not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor shall his voice be heard without.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Jacob is + 42:1 See Mat. 12. 18, etc.my servant, I will help him: Israel is my chosen, my soul has accepted him; I have put my Spirit upon him; he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

3A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench; but he shall bring forth judgment to truth.

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Cross References

Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Sion; proclaim it aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem; + 9:9 Mat. 21. 5. behold, the King is coming to thee, just, and + 9:9 Gr. saving.a Saviour; he is meek and riding on an ass, and a young foal.

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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