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He will not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.
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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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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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.
19th Century
Anglican
He shall not cry ... —Isaiah’s ideal of a teacher, but partly realized in himself, is that of one exempt from the violenc…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Behold my servant. Here he shows the divine love of the Son, whom He promised: God so loved the world, as to give his…
