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A Gentle and Quiet Savior
All the commentators agree that this verse prophesies the Messiah's gentle and humble character. Unlike a noisy political agitator or a self-promoting celebrity, Jesus would not be clamorous or contentious. His strength was demonstrated through quiet authority, meekness, and a focus on his mission rather than on seeking public applause.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 42:2
18th Century
Theologian
He shall not cry — He will not make a clamor or noise; he will not be boisterous, in the manner of a man of strife and contention.
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 42:2
19th Century
Bishop
He shall not cry ... —Isaiah’s ideal of a teacher, but partly realized in himself, is that of one exempt from the violenc…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 42:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 42:2
16th Century
Theologian
He shall not cry aloud. The Prophet shows what kind of coming Christ's will be; that is, without pomp or splendor, unlike the arrivals of …
John Gill
On Isaiah 42:2
17th Century
Pastor
He shall not cry
According to Aben Ezra and Kimchi, as a judge in court is obliged to extend his voice that he may b…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 42:1–4
17th Century
Minister
This prophecy was fulfilled in Christ (Matthew 12:17). Let our souls rely on him, and rejoice in him; then, for his sake, the Father wi…