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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 42 - Introduction

* The character and coming of Christ. (1-4) The blessings of his kingdom. (5-12) The prevalence of true religion. (13-17) Unbelief and blindness reproved. (18-25)

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See also Isaiah 42 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This chapter is a continuation of the same general subject which was presented in the two previous chapters. It is to be regarded (see the analysis of Isaiah 40) as addressed to the exile Jews in Baby...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    The high destiny of Israel as the Servant of Jehovah contrasted with its present abasement and unfitness for its mission The two preceding Chapter s were to some extent introductory to what follows....

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _THE OFFICE OF CHRIST, GRACED WITH MEEKNESS AND CONSTANCY. THE FATHER'S PROMISE TO HIM. AN EXHORTATION TO PRAISE GOD FOR HIS GOSPEL. HE REPROVETH THE PEOPLE OF INCREDULITY._ _Before Christ 712._ THE...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    EXAMINATION Chapter S FORTY THROUGH FORTY-THREE DEFINITION (Define the following words or phrases as they were discussed in the comments.) 1. speak comfortably 3. wilderness 2. voice of one cr...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (d-0) (The title of this book, 'Isaiah'), Meaning, 'Salvation of Jah.' see Psalms 68:4 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 42 This chapter begins with a prophecy concerning the Messiah, under the character of the servant of the Lord, and his elect, whom he supported, and was well pleased with; whos...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 42 THE COMING OF THE SERVANT OF YAHWEH Having stressed God's gift to the world in Abraham and of His coming to the land of God's inheritance with the purpose that through his seed all the worl...

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