Isaiah 42:21
Because the Lord does what is right he wanted to show how important and wonderful his instructions were.
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In Context
20You've looked at many things but have not really seen; you've heard but never really listened.”
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6Be careful to observe them, because this will demonstrate your wisdom and insight to the other people living there who are watching. They will find out about all these rules and say, “The people of this great nation are very wise and have good insight.”
Psalms 40:8I am pleased to do your will, my God—your Law guides my mind.”
Psalms 71:19God, your trustworthy and true nature is higher than the highest heaven! You have done incredible things! God, who is like you?
Isaiah 1:24So this is what the Lord says, the Lord Almighty, the Mighty One of Israel: Ha! I will take satisfaction in punishing my enemies, by paying back those who hate me!
Isaiah 46:12Listen to me, you stubborn people, who are such a long way from doing what's right!
Matthew 3:15“Please do so, because it's good for us to do what God says is right,” Jesus told him. So John agreed to do it.
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 →