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God's 'Blind Servant' is Israel
Commentators unanimously agree that the 'servant' and 'messenger' in this verse refers to the nation of Israel. Despite being chosen by God and given His law, they became spiritually blind and deaf. This is a tragic irony: the very people meant to be a light to the world were themselves walking in darkness, more culpable than the pagan nations.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 42:19
18th Century
Theologian
Who is blind, but my servant? - Some of the Jewish expositors suppose that by ‘servant’ here, the prophet himself is intended, who,…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 42:19
19th Century
Bishop
Deaf, as my messenger ... — The work of the messenger of God had been the ideal of Isaiah, as it was of the serv…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 42:19
16th Century
Theologian
Who is blind but my servant? Some interpret this verse as if the Prophet were describing the reproaches that wicked men are accustomed to …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 42:19
17th Century
Pastor
Who is blind, but my servant ?
&c.] Kimchi, taking the former words to be spoken to the Jews, thinks this is their r…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 42:18–25
17th Century
Minister
Observe the call given to this people, and the character given of them. Multitudes are ruined by failing to observe what they cannot help but see; …