Isaiah 49:6

+ 49:6. MP: Messiah is a light to the nations, the Gentiles. (See also Is 60:1-3). (See also context of Is 9:1-2, and Is 9:3, 42:6d). (Luke 2:31-32; Acts 13:47-48; Rom 3:22) + 49:6 a MP: Messiah is God’s servant. (John 4:34, 6:38; Phil 2:7) Indeed, he says, “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob [Supplanter], 2 and to restore the preserved of Israel [God prevails]? 1 I will also give you as a light to the nations, 2 + 49:6. MP: Messiah will bring salvation to the ends of the earth. (Matt 28:19; Acts 13:47) that you may be my yishu'ah ·salvation·to the end of the earth.” + 49:6. Quoted in Acts 13:47 1

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In The King James Version

And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.

In Context

5+ 49:5 a MP: Messiah is God’s servant. (John 4:34, 6:38; Phil 2:7) Now Adonai says, he who formed me from the womb to be his servant, 2 + 49:5 b MP: Messiah will restore and raise up Israel, turning them back to God. (Matt 10:5-6, 15:24) to bring Jacob [Supplanter] again to him, 2 and to gather Israel [God prevails] to him, 2 for I am honorable in Adonai’s eyes, 2 and my God has become my strength. 1

7+ 49:7 a MP: Messiah is despised. (See also Ps 69:4b). (John 15:23-25) Adonai, the Go'eil Isra'el [Redeemer of God prevails], and his Holy One, 2 says to him whom man despises, to him whom the nation abhors, to a servant of rulers: 1 “Kings shall see and rise up; 2 princes, and they shall hawa ·bow low, prostrate· to worship; 2 because of Adonai who is faithful, even haKadosh Isra'el [the Holy One of God prevails], who has chosen you.” 1

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Cross References

Psalms 67:3let the peoples yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you, God. 2 Let all the peoples yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you. 1

Isaiah 11:10It will happen in that day that the nations will seek + 11:10 a MP: “Stump of Jesse” alludes to the household exists but is not in former glory. (See also Is 11:a). Therefore Messiah will grow up in a poor family. In Luke 2, the offering described is detailed in (Lev 12:6-8) for the poor woman’s purification after giving birth. (See also Is 11:1; Ps 132:17). (Luke 2:22-24; Rom 15:12) + 11:10 b MP: Messiah is from Jesse’s household and is a banner and rallying point to the nations, the Gentiles. (See also Is 11:1, 49:6, 60:1-3). (John 3:14-15; Acts 13:47-48, 26:23; Rom 15:8-9) the root of Jesse [My husband], + 11:10. Quoted in Rev 22:16 who stands as a banner of the peoples; + 11:10. Quoted in Rom 15:12 and his resting place will be kavod ·weighty glorious·.

Isaiah 42:6+ 42:6 a MP: God leads and guides the Messiah in righteous. (John 5:19-20) “I, Adonai, have called you in righteousness, 2 + 42:6. MP: Messiah is God’s covenant with the people; he was trained and formed by God to accomplish this purpose. (See also Is 49:8b). (Matt 26:27-28; Eph 2:5-6; Heb 12:23-24) and will hold your hand, 2 and will keep you, 2 + 42:6 c MP: Messiah is a light to the Gentiles and the world. (See also context of Is 9:1-2, and Is 9:3, 49:6). (Luke 2:30-32; John 8:12) and make you a covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties· for the people, 2 as a light for the nations; 2

Isaiah 52:10Adonai has made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; 2 and all the ends of the earth have seen the את yishu'ah ·salvation· of our God. 1

Isaiah 60:3+ 60:3. MP: Gentile Kings will seek out the birth of Messiah. (See also Ps 72:10, 72:15; Is 60:6). (Matt 2:1-2) Nations will come to your light, + 60:3. Quoted in Rev 21:24 2 and kings to the brightness of your rising. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 49:2-7

Encouragement to the Gentiles. ( b. c. 706.) 1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. 2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; 3 And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. 4 Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and… Read the whole commentary →

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