Isa. 42:3. "A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench; he shall bring forth judgment unto truth." The thing most directly intended in this verse seems to be the perseverance of the Christian church, and of particular saints; the church shall not be extinct, though i... [ Continue Reading ]
Isa. 42:8. "I am the Lord Jehovah, that is my name, and my glory I will not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." Concerning this text, these things may be remarked confirming the divinity of Christ. 1. The name _Jehovah_ is a peculiar name of the true God. See also Psalms 83:18, "T... [ Continue Reading ]
Isa. 42:10-12. The songs of the Lord of old were very much confined to the Temple at Jerusalem. When the Jews were in a "strange land" they hung their harps on the willows, and could not sing the Lord's song. Psalms 137:2-4. Now the songs of holy joy and praise shall be sung all the world over. The... [ Continue Reading ]