Isaiah 42:21
The Lord willed [to do this] for the sake of his righteousness; [therefore] he magnifieth the law, and maketh it honorable.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
In Context
20Thou seest many things, but observest not; the ears are open, but he heareth not.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding before the eyes of the nations, that shall hear all these statutes, and they will say, Nothing but a wise and understanding people is this great nation.
Psalms 40:8(40:9) To fulfill thy will, O my God, do I desire; and thy law is within my heart.
Psalms 71:19And thy righteousness, O God, reacheth even to the height, thou, who hast done great things: O God, who is like thee!
Isaiah 1:24Therefore saith the Lord, the Eternal of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will take satisfaction on my adversaries, and be avenged on my enemies.
Isaiah 46:12Hearken unto me, ye stout of heart, 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 →