That it might be fulfilled

(ινα πληρωθη). The final use of ινα and the sub-final just before (verse Matthew 12:16). The passage quoted is Isaiah 42:1-4 "a very free reproduction of the Hebrew with occasional side glances at the Septuagint" (Bruce), possibly from an Aramaic collection of Testimonia (McNeile). Matthew applies the prophecy about Cyrus to Christ.

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising

Old Testament