Isaiah 42:3New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— “A bruised reed He will not break And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment in truth.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to truth.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment according to truth.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Cane that is crushed, will he not break, And wick that is fading, will he not quench,—Faithfully, will he bring forth justice:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— A bruised reed he breaketh not, And dim flax he quencheth not, To truth he bringeth forth judgment.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— The bruised reed he shall not break, and smoking flax he shall not quench, he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— A bruised reede shall hee not breake, and the smoking flaxe shall he not quench: he shall bring foorth iudgement in trueth.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— A bruised reed shall he not breake, and the smoking flaxe shall hee not quench: he shall bring forth iudgment vnto trueth.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— A bruised reed shall he not break, and a flickering lamp he shall not extinguish; he shall truly bring forth judgment.
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench; but he shall bring forth judgement to truth.
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. |
A bruised
7533 {7533} Primeרָצַץratsats{raw-tsats'}
A primitive root; to crack in pieces, literally or figuratively.
z8803 <8803> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851) Mood - Participle Passive (See H8815) Count - 1415
reed
7070 {7070} Primeקָנֶהqaneh{kaw-neh'}
From H7069; a reed (as erect); by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft, tube, stem, the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard).
shall he not
x3808 (3808) Complementלֹאlo'{lo}
lo; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abstract negation); by implication no; often used with other particles.
break,
7665 {7665} Primeשָׁבַרshabar{shaw-bar'}
A primitive root; to burst (literally or figuratively).
z8799 <8799> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851) Mood - Imperfect (See H8811) Count - 19885
and the smoking
3544 {3544} Primeכֵּהֶהkeheh{kay-heh'}
From H3543; feeble, obscure.
flax
6594 {6594} Primeפִּשְׁתָּהpishtah{pish-taw'}
Feminine of H6593; flax; by implication a wick.
shall he not
x3808 (3808) Complementלֹאlo'{lo}
lo; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abstract negation); by implication no; often used with other particles.
quench:
3518 {3518} Primeכָּבָהkabah{kaw-baw'}
A primitive root; to expire or (causatively) to extinguish (fire, light, anger).
z8762 <8762> Grammar
Stem - Piel (See H8840) Mood - Imperfect (See H8811) Count - 2447
he shall bring forth
3318 {3318} Primeיָצָאyatsa'{yaw-tsaw'}
A primitive root; to go (causatively bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proximate.
z8686 <8686> Grammar
Stem - Hiphil (See H8818) Mood - Imperfect (See H8811) Count - 4046
judgment
4941 {4941} Primeמִשְׁפָּטmishpat{mish-pawt'}
From H8199; properly a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (particularly) divine law, individual or collectively), including the act, the place, the suit, the crime, and the penalty; abstractly justice, including a particular right, or privilege (statutory or customary), or even a style.
unto truth.
571 {0571} Primeאֱמֶת'emeth{eh'-meth}
Contracted from H0539; stability; figuratively certainty, truth, trustworthiness. |
Isaiah 42:3
_ _ bruised — “It pleased the Lord to bruise Him” (Isaiah 53:5, Isaiah 53:10; Genesis 3:15); so He can feel for the bruised. As Isaiah 42:2 described His unturbulent spirit towards His violent enemies (Matthew 12:14-16), and His utter freedom from love of notoriety, so Isaiah 42:3, His tenderness in cherishing the first spark of grace in the penitent (Isaiah 40:11).
_ _ reed — fragile: easily “shaken with the wind” (Matthew 11:7). Those who are at best feeble, and who besides are oppressed by calamity or by the sense of sin.
_ _ break — entirely crush or condemn. Compare “bind up the broken-hearted” (Isaiah 50:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 11:28).
_ _ flax — put for the lamp-wick, formed of flax. The believer is the lamp (so the Greek, Matthew 5:15; John 5:35): his conscience enlightened by the Holy Ghost is the wick. “Smoking” means “dimly burning,” “smoldering,” the flame not quite extinct. This expresses the positive side of the penitent’s religion; as “bruised reed,” the negative. Broken-hearted in himself, but not without some spark of flame: literally, “from above.” Christ will supply such a one with grace as with oil. Also, the light of nature smoldering in the Gentiles amidst the hurtful fumes of error. He not only did not quench, but cleared away the mists and superadded the light of revelation. See Jerome, To Algasia, Question 2.
_ _ truth — Matthew 12:20 quotes it, “send forth judgment unto victory.” Matthew, under the Spirit, gives the virtual sense, but varies the word, in order to bring out a fresh aspect of the same thing. Truth has in itself the elements of victory over all opposing forces. Truth is the victory of Him who is “the truth” (John 14:6). The gospel judicial sifting (“judgment”) of believers and unbelievers, begun already in part (John 3:18, John 3:19; John 9:39), will be consummated victoriously in truth only at His second coming; Isaiah 42:13, Isaiah 42:14, here, and Matthew 12:32, Matthew 12:36, Matthew 12:41, Matthew 12:42, show that there is reference to the judicial aspect of the Gospel, especially finally: besides the mild triumph of Jesus coming in mercy to the penitent now (Isaiah 42:2), there shall be finally the judgment on His enemies, when the “truth” shall be perfectly developed. Compare Isaiah 61:1-3, where the two comings are similarly joined (Psalms 2:4-6, Psalms 2:8; Revelation 15:2, Revelation 15:4; Revelation 19:11-16). On “judgment,” see on Isaiah 42:1. |
Isaiah 42:3
Break — Christ will not deal rigorously with those that come to him, but he will use all gentleness, cherishing the smallest beginnings of grace, comforting and healing wounded consciences. Quench — That wick of a candle which is almost extinct, he will not quench, but revive and kindle it again. Judgment — The law of God, or the doctrine of the gospel, which he will bring forth, unto, with, or according to truth, that is, truly and faithfully. |
Isaiah 42:3
A (f) bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking (g) flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to (h) truth.
(f) He will not hurt the weak and feeble, but support and comfort them.
(g) Meaning, the wick of a lamp or candle which is almost out, but he will cherish it and snuff it, that it may shine brighter.
(h) Although he favours the weak, yet will he not spare the wicked, but will judge them according to truth and equity. |
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Isaiah 35:3-4 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. ... Say to them [that are] of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come [with] vengeance, [even] God [with] a recompence; he will come and save you.
Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young.
Isaiah 40:29-31 He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength. ... But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to [him that is] weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
Isaiah 50:10 Who [is] among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh [in] darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.
Isaiah 57:15-18 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. ... I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound; ... To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
Isaiah 66:2 For all those [things] hath mine hand made, and all those [things] have been, saith the LORD: but to this [man] will I look, [even] to [him that is] poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
Psalms 103:13-14 Like as a father pitieth [his] children, [so] the LORD pitieth them that fear him. ... For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we [are] dust.
Psalms 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Jeremiah 30:12-17 For thus saith the LORD, Thy bruise [is] incurable, [and] thy wound [is] grievous. ... For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, [saying], This [is] Zion, whom no man seeketh after.
Jeremiah 31:18-20 I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself [thus]; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed [to the yoke]: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou [art] the LORD my God. ... [Is] Ephraim my dear son? [is he] a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.
Jeremiah 31:25 For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
Ezekiel 34:16 I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up [that which was] broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment.
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 18:11-14 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. ... Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
Luke 22:31-32 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat: ... But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
John 20:19-21 Then the same day at evening, being the first [day] of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you. ... Then said Jesus to them again, Peace [be] unto you: as [my] Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
John 20:27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust [it] into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
Hebrews 2:17-18 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto [his] brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. ... For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
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Isaiah 11:3-4 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: ... But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Psalms 72:2-4 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. ... He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
Psalms 96:13 Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Psalms 98:9 Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
Micah 7:9 I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, [and] I shall behold his righteousness.
John 5:30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him [was] called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
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