Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 12:20 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Matthew 12:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 12 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.”
Matthew 12:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 12:20
'A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.' Isaiah 42:3 describes Messiah's gentleness with the weak. 'Bruised reed' (κάλαμον συντετριμμένον/kalamon syntettrimmenon) pictures damaged plant—bent, cracked, seemingly useless. 'Smoking flax' (λίνον τυφόμενον/linon typhomenon) describes barely-lit wick—producing smoke, barely flame. Both represent fragile, weak, struggling faith or people. Messiah won't 'break' the reed (finishing destruction) or 'quench' the wick (extinguishing faint flame). Instead, He gently nurtures and st...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 12:20
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“A bruised reed shall he not break”
“and will bring back that which was driven away”
“to proclaim liberty to the captives”
“and binds up their wounds.”
“For the LORD will not cast off for ever:”
“O God”
“lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees”
“lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.”
“a white horse”