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Isaiah 42:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 42:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 42 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;”
Isaiah 42:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 42:6
This verse intensifies the Servant's commission with covenant language. 'I the LORD have called thee in righteousness' emphasizes divine initiative—the Servant doesn't volunteer but is summoned by God's sovereign purpose. 'In righteousness' (be-tsedeq) indicates both God's righteous character motivating the call and the righteous manner of the Servant's ministry. 'Will hold thine hand' portrays intimate guidance and protection—God personally sustaining His Servant through the mission. The dual purpose follows: 'give thee for a covenant of the people' (le-berit am) suggests the Servant Himself ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 42:6
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“and the glory of your people Israel.,A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.,,,,,,,,”
“therefore”
“saying”
“In an acceptable time have I answered you”
“because he trusts in you.”
“he says”
“a royal priesthood”
“shine; for your light is come”
“the days come”
“who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant”