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Isaiah 42:2
He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God speaks prophetically about the Servant He has upheld and chosen to execute justice for the nations. The declaration occurs in a prophetic oracle introducing the Servant’s character and mission.
The words — The Hebrew יִצְעַק (yitz.'Ak) literally means "he will cry out," while יַשְׁמִיעַ (yash.Mi.a') translates to "he will make heard." Both verbs are negated to describe the Servant’s restrained public ministry.
The thread — Matthew 12:16 records the command to warn others not to reveal His identity, and 1 Peter 2:23 states He made no threats when suffering abuse. 2 Timothy 2:24 extends this pattern by commanding servants of the Lord to avoid quarrels and show kindness.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that divine justice operates without public spectacle or coercive force, demanding quiet reliance on God’s appointed agent rather than human clamor.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.
Cross-references
- Matthew 12:16 warning them not to make Him known.
- 2 Timothy 2:24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
- 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
- Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- Luke 17:20 When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs.
- Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.