Isaiah 42:21

The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.

In Context

20Though seeing many things, you do not keep watch. Though your ears are open, you do not hear.”

22But this is a people plundered and looted, all trapped in caves or imprisoned in dungeons. They have become plunder with no one to rescue them, and loot with no one to say, “Send them back!”

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 4:6Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

Psalms 40:8I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”

Psalms 71:19Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You?

Isaiah 1:24Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies.

Isaiah 46:12Listen to Me, you stubborn people, far removed from righteousness:

Matthew 3:15“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 42:19-25

The Blindness of the Jews. ( b. c. 708.) 18 Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see. 19 Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the Lord 's servant? 20 Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not. 21 The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable. 22 But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they… Read the whole commentary →

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