Isaiah 42:3

A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 42:3

BSB
A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice.
AKJV
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to truth.
CPDV
The bruised reed he will not break, and the smoldering wick he will not extinguish. He will lead forth judgment unto truth.
ERV
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment in truth.
NHEB
He won't break a bruised reed. And he won't extinguish a dimly burning wick. He will faithfully bring justice.
SMT
A broken reed he shall not break, and bedimmed flax shall he not quench it: he shall bring forth judgment to truth.

Commentary for Isaiah 42:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 42:3
Summary
Servant handles weakness with compassion
Event
Servant demonstrates mercy
Estimated Time Period
c. 740 BC
Category
Teaching