Isaiah 42:2
Isaiah 42:2 in Multiple Translations
He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.
He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.
He will not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.
He will make no cry, his voice will not be loud: his words will not come to men's ears in the streets.
He won't shout or cry out; he won't raise his voice in the street.
He shall not crie, nor lift vp, nor cause his voice to be heard in the streete.
He doth not cry, nor lift up, Nor cause his voice to be heard, in the street.
He will not shout, nor raise his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.
He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.
He shall not cry, nor have respect to person, neither shall his voice be heard abroad.
He will not show his power by shouting [DOU] or by talking very loudly.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 42:2
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Isaiah 42:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹ֥א
יִצְעַ֖ק
וְ/לֹ֣א
יִשָּׂ֑א
וְ/לֹֽא
יַשְׁמִ֥יעַ
בַּ/ח֖וּץ
קוֹלֽ/וֹ
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִצְעַ֖ק
tsâʻaq
H6817
to cry
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יִשָּׂ֑א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יַשְׁמִ֥יעַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
בַּ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
outside
Prep | N-ms
קוֹלֽ/וֹ
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 42:2
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִצְעַ֖ק
tsâʻaq
H6817
"to cry"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To cry or cry out is the meaning of this verb, often used to express distress or need, as seen in the Psalms where people cry out to God for help.
Definition: 1) to cry, cry out, call, cry for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cry, cry out (for help) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in distress or need) 1a3) to make outcry, clamour 1b) (Niphal) to be summoned 1c) (Piel) to cry aloud (in grief) 1d) (Hiphil) to call together
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, call together, cry (out), gather (selves) (together). See also: Genesis 4:10; 1 Samuel 13:4; Psalms 34:18.
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִשָּׂ֑א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
וְ/לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יַשְׁמִ֥יעַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
בַּ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
Prep | N-ms
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
קוֹלֽ/וֹ
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms | Suff
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
Study Notes — Isaiah 42:2
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- Isaiah 42:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 42:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 42:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 42:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 42:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 42:2
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 42:2
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 42:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 42:2
- Sermons on Isaiah 42:2
Context — Here Is My Servant
1“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
2He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.
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.”Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 12:16–20 | warning them not to make Him known. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “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. |
| 2 | 2 Timothy 2:24 | And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. |
| 3 | Matthew 11:29 | Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. |
| 4 | 1 Peter 2:23 | When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. |
| 5 | Luke 17:20 | When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs. |
| 6 | Zechariah 9:9 | Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. |
Isaiah 42:2 Summary
[This verse tells us that Jesus will not be a loud or boastful leader, but instead will be humble and gentle, as seen in Isaiah 42:2. He will not seek to draw attention to Himself, but will instead serve others, as seen in Matthew 20:26-28. This is a powerful example for us to follow, as we are called to be humble and serve others, just like Jesus. By following Jesus' example, we can learn to use our voices and influence to build up and serve others, rather than to promote ourselves, as seen in 1 Peter 4:10-11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that Jesus will not cry out or raise His voice?
This verse highlights Jesus' gentle and humble nature, as seen in Isaiah 42:2, where He will not draw attention to Himself, unlike the loud and boastful claims of the world, as warned against in Proverbs 27:1-2.
How does this verse relate to Jesus' ministry?
This verse shows that Jesus' ministry will be characterized by humility and gentleness, as seen in Matthew 12:18-21, where He fulfills this prophecy by not seeking to draw attention to Himself, but rather serving others.
What can we learn from Jesus' example in this verse?
We can learn the importance of humility and gentleness in our own lives, as seen in Philippians 2:3-8, where we are called to have the same mindset as Jesus, who humbled Himself and became a servant to others.
How does this verse contrast with the world's values?
This verse contrasts with the world's values of seeking power, prestige, and attention, as seen in 1 John 2:15-17, where we are warned against loving the world and its values, and instead called to follow Jesus' example of humility and gentleness.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can reflect Jesus' humility and gentleness in my own life?
- How can I balance the need to share the gospel with the need to avoid drawing attention to myself?
- What are some areas where I struggle with pride or a desire for attention, and how can I surrender these to God?
- How can I use my voice and influence to serve others, rather than to promote myself?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 42:2
He shall not cry,..... According to Aben Ezra and Kimchi, as a judge in court is obliged to extend his voice that he may be heard: the Evangelist Matthew renders it, "he shall not strive"; or contend
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 42:2
He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. He shall not cry, nor lift up. Matthew marks the kind of "cry" as that of altercation, by quoting it, "He shall not strive" (Isaiah 53:7).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 42:2
He shall not cry; either, 1. In a way of contention, as anger is oft accompanied with clamour, . Or, 2. In a way of ostentation. It seems to be meant both ways, by comparing this place with ,17,20. He shall neither erect nor manage his kingdom with violence and outward pomp and state, as Worldly princes do, but with meekness and humility. Nor lift up his voice, which is easily understood out of the following clause, and from many other scriptures, where that word is added to this verb to complete the phrase. Nor cause his voice to be heard in the street; as contentious and vain-glorious persons frequently do.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 42:2
Isaiah 42:2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.Ver. 2. He shall not cry, nor lift up.] See on Matthew 12:19. Cyrus was a very mild and gentle prince, so that his Persians called him their father, but his son, Cambyses, their lord, as Herodotus recordeth. Christ’ s government is much more gentle; he will not by a loud and terrible voice frighten broken spirits, or rule them with rigour, &c. Christians must likewise put away all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour. And "be ye kind one to another, tender hearted." This is to be like unto Christ - all whose actions, whether moral or mediatory, were either for our imitation or instruction. Lib. iii. Cyrus umbra, Christus Sol ipse.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 42:2
(2) He shall not cry . . .—Isaiah’s ideal of a teacher, but partly realised in himself, is that of one exempt from the violence of strong feelings, calm in the sereneness of authority, strong in his far-reaching and pitying sympathy. False prophets might rave as in orgiastic frenzy. We are reminded of Solon affecting the inspiration of a soothsayer in order to attract attention to his converts. Even true prophets might be stirred to vehement and incisive speech, but it should not be so with him. No point of resemblance between the archetype and the portrait seems to have impressed men so deeply as this (Matthew 7:29; Matthew 12:17-21). The “street” describes the open space of an Eastern city, in which, as in the Greek agora, men harangued the people, while “the gate of the city” was reserved for the more formal administration of justice. (Rth 4:1; Proverbs 31:23.)
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 42:2
2. The Servant’s unobtrusive manner of working. Not by clamorous self-assertion in the high places of the world, but by silent spiritual influences his great work shall be accomplished. Comp. the striking application in Matthew 12:17 ff. This feature of the Servant’s activity can hardly have been suggested by the demeanour of the prophets of Israel; and for that reason the prophecy is all the more wonderful as a perception of the true conditions of spiritual work. It reminds us of the “still small voice” in which Elijah was made to recognise the power of Jehovah (1 Kings 19:12 f). nor lift up] sc. his voice.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 42:2
He shall not cry - He will not make a clamor or noise; he will not be boisterous, in the manner of a man of strife and contention. Nor lift up - That is, his voice.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 42:2
2. He shall not cry — Here is described Messiah’s work as unobtrusive and unostentatious. He seeks no publicity by crying or shouting for others to give attention to him.
Sermons on Isaiah 42:2
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Christ, Our Foundation by Edwin H. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation in our faith. He highlights Jesus Christ as the cornerstone and how he identified with sinners |
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Forming the Army & Law by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes that the traditional way of conducting church services is no longer effective. He believes that every Christian should be actively involved in |
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The Leading of the Spirit by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the vital role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers as children of God, asserting that true assurance of faith comes from surrendering to the Spirit's l |
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Quiet Zeal by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the distinction between noisy zeal and the quiet zeal that reflects true godliness. He critiques those who are overly zealous in their pursuits, often creatin |
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(Biographies) John Newton by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his experience of witnessing an eclipse of the moon and relates it to the darkness that Jesus experienced on the cross. He emphasizes the i |
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Beatitudes - Part 5 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on a man who left behind a life of excess and materialism to live a simpler and more spiritual life. The man finds peace and paradise in a gar |
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The Sequence of Election by David Cooper | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the workers in the vineyard from the Bible. The landowner hires workers throughout the day, promising to pay them what is righ |