Epiphany · The Baptism of Our Lord
Isaiah 42:1-7
The Servant of the Lord
January 11, 2026
Overview & Insights
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold... a bruised reed he will not break.” (Isaiah 42:1, 3)
Again Yahweh challenges opponents to come to court to argue out who is God (41:21–29). Again a passage about Yahweh’s servant (42:1–9) follows this court case. Again this leads into praise and a vision of Yahweh transforming nature (42:10–17). While the three sections parallel the preceding set of three, they take matters much further.
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Commentary
Isaiah 42:1-9 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed commentary on the Servant who brings forth justice with gentleness and becomes a light to the nations.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Isaiah Chapter 42 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik works through the first Servant Song and its fulfillment in the ministry of Jesus.
Isaiah 42:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on Behold my servant whom I uphold, my chosen in whom my soul delights.
Isaiah: The Prophecies of Consolation (Lesson 18) Agape Bible Study
Catholic study of the first Servant Song (Isaiah 42:1-7) as a messianic prophecy fulfilled in Christ.
Background & Word Study
Isaiah - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary overview of Isaiah for placing the Servant Songs within the book of consolation.
Isaiah 42 | Sefaria Sefaria
Hebrew text with translation and Jewish commentary for the first Servant Song.
Isaiah 42:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word-by-word interlinear with parsing for the opening presentation of the chosen servant.
Book of Isaiah Overview (BibleProject) BibleProject
Animated overview of Isaiah tracing the arc that runs through the Servant of the Lord passages.
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Questions preachers ask
Who is the Servant of Isaiah 42?
God's chosen servant, filled with his Spirit, will bring forth justice to the nations gently and faithfully, a light to the Gentiles, whom the Gospels see fulfilled in Jesus.
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