Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 42:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 42:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 42 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Servant of the Lord
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”
Isaiah 42:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Isaiah 42:1
People Mentioned
Commentary on Isaiah 42:1
This inaugurates the first of four Servant Songs (42:1-4, 49:1-6, 50:4-9, 52:13-53:12), revealing the Messiah's character and mission. 'Behold my servant' uses the Hebrew 'ebed (עֶבֶד), signifying both submission and intimate relationship—the same word describing Moses, David, and the prophets. Yet this Servant is unique: 'mine elect' (bachir, בָּחִיר) means chosen, selected by divine purpose before time. God's soul 'delighteth' (ratsah, רָצָה) in Him—expressing pleasure, favor, and complete satisfaction. This finds fulfillment at Jesus's baptism when the Father declares, 'This is my beloved S...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 42:1
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“saying You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.”
“my servant shall deal wisely”
“With my servant whom I have chosen; that you may know and believe me, and understand that I am he. Before me there was no God formed, neither will there be after me.,Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me., אַתֶּם עֵדַי נְאֻם־יְהוָה וְעַבְדִּי אֲשֶׁר בָּחָרְתִּי לְמַעַן תֵּדְעוּ וְתַאֲמִינוּ לִי וְתָבִינוּ כִּי־אֲנִי הוּא לְפָנַי לֹא־נוֹצַר אֵל וְאַחֲרַי לֹא יִהְיֶה׃ ס ,Ye are My witnesses, saith the LORD, And My servant whom I have chosen; That ye may know and believe Me, and understand That I am He; Before Me there was no God formed, Neither shall any be after Me.,πάντα τὰ ἔθνη συνήχθησαν ἅμα καὶ συναχθήσονται ἄρχοντες ἐξ αὐτῶν τίς ἀναγγελεῖ ταῦτα ἢ τὰ ἐξ ἀρχῆς τίς ἀναγγελεῖ ὑμῖν ἀγαγέτωσαν τοὺς μάρτυρας αὐτῶν καὶ δικαιωθήτωσαν καὶ εἰπάτωσαν ἀληθῆ,Be ye my witnesses, and I too am a witness, saith the Lord God, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know, and believe, and understand that I an he: before me there was no other God, and after me there shall be none.,,,,”
“to proclaim liberty to the captives”
“taking the form of a servant”
“behold”
“when he was baptized”
“a living stone”
“he will see the light{So read the Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint. Masoretic Text omits the light.} and be satisfied. My righteous servant will justify many by the knowledge of himself; and he will bear their iniquities.”