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He will not fail nor be discouraged, until he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law.
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Christ's Unfailing Resolve
Commentators emphasize that the Messiah's gentleness (v. 3) is perfectly balanced with unstoppable resolve. He will not "fail" like a flickering wick or be "discouraged" or broken by opposition. His divine mission to establish justice is certain to succeed, providing a firm foundation for our faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He will not fail - He will not be weak, feeble, or disheartened. Whatever may tend to discourage, yet his purpose is fixed, and he will purs…
19th Century
Anglican
He shall not fail nor be discouraged ... —Both verbs in the Hebrew point back to those of the previous verse, He shal…
Baptist
He shall not fail He shall not faint.
So it may be.
Nor be discouraged, until he has set judgment in the earth: and the i…
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16th Century
Protestant
He shall not faint, nor be discouraged. The Prophet alludes to the preceding verse and confirms what he previously said: that Christ will …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall not fail. For want of strength to go through the work of redemption: or, "grow dim" F9 and dark, as a…
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…
