Isaiah 42:21
The LORD was pleased, for His righteousness' sake, to make the teaching great and glorious.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
20Seeing many things, thou observest not; opening the ears, he heareth not.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6Observe therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, that, when they hear all these statutes, shall say: 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'
Psalms 40:8(40-9) I delight to do Thy will, O my God; yea, Thy law is in my inmost parts.'
Psalms 71:19Thy righteousness also, O God, which reacheth unto high heaven; Thou who hast done great things, O God, who is like unto Thee?
Isaiah 1:24Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel: Ah, I will ease Me of Mine adversaries, and avenge Me of Mine enemies;
Isaiah 46:12Hearken unto Me, ye stout-hearted, that are far from righteousness:
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 →