Isaiah 42:21

The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.

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Other Translations for Isaiah 42:21

BSB
The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.
AKJV
The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable.
CPDV
And the Lord was willing to sanctify him, and to magnify the law, and to exalt him.
ERV
It pleased the LORD, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honourable.
NHEB
It pleased the LORD, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.
SMT
Jehovah was pleased for sake of his justice; he will magnify the law and make glorious.

Commentary for Isaiah 42:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 42:21
Summary
Righteous divine pleasure expressed through law magnification
Event
Divine satisfaction and law elevation
Estimated Time Period
Prophecy context, c. 700 BC
Category
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