New International Version he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope.” New Living Translation He will not falter or lose heart until justice prevails throughout the earth. Even distant lands beyond the sea will wait for his instruction.” English Standard Version He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law. Berean Standard Bible He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.” Berean Literal Bible He will not be dimmed and not be crushed, until He has established justice on the earth, and in His law the islands will put their hope.” King James Bible He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. New King James Version He will not fail nor be discouraged, Till He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands shall wait for His law.” New American Standard Bible “He will not be disheartened or crushed Until He has established justice on the earth; And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.” NASB 1995 “He will not be disheartened or crushed Until He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.” NASB 1977 “He will not be disheartened or crushed, Until He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.” Legacy Standard Bible He will not be faint or crushed Until He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.” Amplified Bible “He will not be disheartened or crushed [in spirit]; [He will persevere] until He has established justice on the earth; And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.” Berean Annotated Bible He will not grow weak or discouraged (bruised) before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope. Christian Standard Bible He will not grow weak or be discouraged until he has established justice on earth. The coasts and islands will wait for his instruction.” Holman Christian Standard Bible He will not grow weak or be discouraged until He has established justice on earth. The islands will wait for His instruction.” American Standard Version He will not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law. Contemporary English Version He won't quit or give up until he brings justice everywhere on earth, and people in foreign nations long for his teaching. English Revised Version He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will not be discouraged or crushed until he has set up justice on the earth. The coastlands will wait for his teachings. Good News Translation He will not lose hope or courage; he will establish justice on the earth. Distant lands eagerly wait for his teaching." International Standard Version And he won't grow faint or be crushed until he establishes justice on the mainland, and the coastlands take ownership of his Law." NET Bible He will not grow dim or be crushed before establishing justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait in anticipation for his decrees." New Heart English Bible He will not grow dim or be crushed, until he has established justice on the earth, and in his name the coastlands will hope." Webster's Bible Translation He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he hath set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.” World English Bible He will not fail nor be discouraged, until he has set justice in the earth, and the islands wait for his law.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe does not become weak nor bruised, "" Until He sets judgment in the earth, "" And islands wait with hope for His law. Berean Literal Bible He will not be dimmed and not be crushed, until He has established justice on the earth, and in His law the islands will put their hope.” Young's Literal Translation He doth not become weak nor bruised, Till he setteth judgment in the earth, And for his law isles wait with hope. Smith's Literal Translation He shall not be weak, and he shall not break, till he shall set judgment in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall not be sad, nor troublesome, till he set judgment in the earth: and the islands shall wait for his law. Catholic Public Domain Version He will not be saddened or troubled, until he establishes judgment on earth. And the islands will await his law. New American Bible He will not grow dim or be bruised until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching. New Revised Standard Version He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe shall not fail nor be discouraged till he has set justice in the earth; and the islands shall wait for his law. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated It will not go out and it will not flicker until he will set judgment in the earth and the islands shall expect his law OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He shall not fail nor be crushed, Till he have set the right in the earth; And the isles shall wait for his teaching. Brenton Septuagint Translation He shall shine out, and shall not be discouraged, until he have set judgement on the earth: and in his name shall the Gentiles trust. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Here is My Servant…3A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. 4He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.” 5This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it:… Cross References He will not grow weak or discouraged Isaiah 40:28-31 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. / He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. … Hebrews 12:3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. before He has established justice on the earth. Matthew 12:20 A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory. Isaiah 11:3-5 And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, / but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. / Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist. Psalm 72:1-4 Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. / May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice. / May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness. … In His law the islands will put their hope.” Isaiah 51:4-5 Pay attention to Me, My people, and listen to Me, My nation; for a law will go out from Me, and My justice will become a light to the nations; I will bring it about quickly. / My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm. Matthew 12:21 In His name the nations will put their hope.” Romans 15:12 And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.” Matthew 12:18-21 “Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. / He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory. … Isaiah 11:10 On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 60:3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Isaiah 2:4 Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war. Isaiah 51:5 My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm. Treasury of Scripture He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. shall not Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 49:5-10 And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength… Isaiah 52:13-15 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high… discouraged. Isaiah 42:12 Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands. Isaiah 2:2-4 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it… Isaiah 11:9-12 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea… Jump to Previous Bruised Coastlands Crushed Discouraged Disheartened Earth Established Establishes Expectantly Fail Faint Falter Hope Islands Isles Judgment Justice Law Right Sea-Lands Teaching True. Wait WeakJump to Next Bruised Coastlands Crushed Discouraged Disheartened Earth Established Establishes Expectantly Fail Faint Falter Hope Islands Isles Judgment Justice Law Right Sea-Lands Teaching True. Wait WeakIsaiah 42 1. The office of Christ, graced with meekness and constancy.5. God's promise unto him. 10. An exhortation to praise God for his Gospel 13. God will manifest himself, and check idolatry 18. He reproves the people of incredulity. He will not grow weak or discouraged The Servant’s resolve will not fail under opposition, rejection, or suffering. His strength endures until the work given by God is completed, revealing the steadfast purpose of the Messiah. Isa 40:28-31 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD… before He has established justice on the earth. His reign will bring God’s righteous order to the whole world. The justice He establishes includes judgment against evil, peace among nations, and the restoration of what sin has corrupted. Mat 12:20 A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick… In His law the islands will put their hope.” Distant nations will look to the Servant for instruction, salvation, and righteous rule. The reach of His kingdom extends beyond Israel to the ends of the earth, where people from every nation will place their hope in Him. Isa 51:4-5 Pay attention to Me, My people, and listen to Me;… Persons / Places / Events 1. The ServantThis passage refers to the "Servant of the Lord," a prophetic figure often understood in Christian theology as a reference to Jesus Christ. The Servant is characterized by perseverance and a mission to establish justice. 2. The Islands Symbolically representing distant nations or peoples, the "islands" indicate the far-reaching impact of the Servant's mission, suggesting a global scope of influence and hope. 3. Justice A central theme in this passage, justice refers to the divine order and righteousness that the Servant is to establish on earth, reflecting God's will and character. 4. The Earth The scope of the Servant's mission is global, emphasizing the universal nature of God's plan for justice and hope. 5. The Law Refers to God's instruction and guidance, which the islands (nations) will ultimately place their hope in, signifying a future alignment with God's will. Teaching Points Perseverance in MissionJust as the Servant does not grow weak or discouraged, believers are called to persevere in their faith and mission, trusting in God's strength and purpose. Global Vision The reference to the islands underscores the global nature of God's plan. Christians are encouraged to have a heart for missions and outreach, recognizing that God's justice and hope are for all nations. Hope in God's Law The passage highlights the importance of God's law as a source of hope. Believers are reminded to anchor their lives in Scripture, finding guidance and assurance in God's Word. Justice as a Divine Mandate Establishing justice is central to the Servant's mission. Christians are called to be advocates for justice in their communities, reflecting God's heart for righteousness and equity. Endurance in Faith The Servant's unwavering commitment serves as a model for enduring faith. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in trials, knowing that God's purposes will ultimately prevail. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 42:4?2. How does Isaiah 42:4 inspire perseverance in fulfilling God's mission today? 3. What does "He will not falter" teach about Christ's determination and strength? 4. How does Isaiah 42:4 connect to Jesus' fulfillment of prophecy in the Gospels? 5. How can we apply "establish justice on the earth" in our daily lives? 6. In what ways does Isaiah 42:4 encourage trust in God's ultimate justice? 7. How does Isaiah 42:4 relate to the prophecy of the Messiah's mission? 8. What is the significance of "justice" in Isaiah 42:4? 9. How does Isaiah 42:4 reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 42? (4) He shall not fail nor be discouraged . . .--Both verbs in the Hebrew point back to those of the previous verse, He shall not burn dimly nor be crushed, as if to teach that in helping others to strength and light, the servants of the Lord, after the pattern of the Servant, gain light and strength for themselves. The isles shall wait for his law.--The relation of "the servant" to the far off Gentile world is still dominant in the prophet's mind. The LXX. Version, given in Matthew 12:21, "In His name shall the Gentiles hope," is a paraphrase rather than a translation. The words describe the "earnest expectation," the unconscious longing of the heathen for One who shall be a true teacher (Romans 8:22). Verse 4. - He shall not fail nor be discouraged; literally, he will not burn dimly nor be bruised. He will himself show no signs of that weakness which he will compassionate in others. As a "Light" (Luke 2:32; John 1:4-9), he will burn brightly and strongly; as a Reed, or Rod, he will be firm and unbroken. Till he have set judgment in the earth; i.e. till he has succeeded in establishing true religion upon the earth (compare the last clause of ver. 1). The isles; or, the countries (comp. Isaiah 41:1, 5). Shall wait for his Law; or, shall long for his Law. Yakhal is "to wait longingly." It is, as Delitzsch observes, "an actual fact that the cry for redemption runs through the whole human race." They are possessed by "an earnest longing, the ultimate object of which is, however unconsciously, the Servant of Jehovah, and his instruction from Zion" ('Comment. on Isaiah,' vol. 2. p. 177). Isaiah 42:4 assures us that the Messiah will never tire, never lose heart, and never quit until He completes His worldwide mission of justice. His unwavering strength guarantees the establishment of righteousness, and His life-giving law offers sure hope to even the most distant peoples. Trust Him, lean on His endurance, work for His justice, and share His hope to the ends of the earth.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He will notלֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no grow weak יִכְהֶה֙ (yiḵ·heh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3543: To be weak, to despond, to grow dull or discouraged יָר֔וּץ (yā·rūṣ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7533: To crack in pieces until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while He has established יָשִׂ֥ים (yā·śîm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set justice מִשְׁפָּ֑ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style on the earth. בָּאָ֖רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land In His law וּלְתוֹרָת֖וֹ (ū·lə·ṯō·w·rā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law the islands אִיִּ֥ים (’î·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 339: A habitable spot, dry land, a coast, an island will put their hope.” יְיַחֵֽילוּ׃ (yə·ya·ḥê·lū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3176: To wait, to be patient, hope Additonal Resources Isaiah 42:4 Blue Letter BibleIsaiah 42:4 Bible Gateway Isaiah 42:4 Bible.com Isaiah 42:4 NIV |
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