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Isaiah 42:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 42:4

Verse 4 of 25

Scripture focus

He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

Isaiah 42:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 42:4

Theological / Devotional

Judgment. Or, “justice.” In spite of the difficulties He may have to face, Messiah will persevere toward the goal of restoring the just law of the universe to this earth.

The isles. Or, “coastlands,” a common OT designation for all countries bordering on the Mediterranean, here equivalent to “Gentiles.”

Shall wait for his law. Dead Sea scroll 1QIs reads, “He shall cause to possess [or, inherit] His law.” The Heb. torah, “law,” includes all the revealed will of God (see on Ps. 19:7; Prov. 3:1). Isaiah here envisions the conversion of the Gentiles (see pp. 28-30).

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