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Isaiah 42:4-6
Contemporary English Version
Isaiah 42:4-6
Contemporary English Version
4 He won't quit or give up
until he brings justice
everywhere on earth,
and people in foreign nations
long for his teaching.
5 (A) I am the Lord God.
I created the heavens
like an open tent above.
I made the earth and everything
that grows on it.
I am the source of life
for all who live on this earth,
so listen to what I say.
6 (B) I chose you to bring justice,
and I am here at your side.
I selected you and sent you[a]
to bring light
and my promise of hope
to the nations.
Footnotes
- 42.6 I selected … you: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
Isaiah 42:4-6
New International Version
Isaiah 42:4-6
New International Version
4 he will not falter or be discouraged
till he establishes justice(A) on earth.
In his teaching(B) the islands(C) will put their hope.”(D)
5 This is what God the Lord says—
the Creator of the heavens,(E) who stretches them out,
who spreads out the earth(F) with all that springs from it,(G)
who gives breath(H) to its people,
and life to those who walk on it:
6 “I, the Lord, have called(I) you in righteousness;(J)
I will take hold of your hand.(K)
I will keep(L) you and will make you
to be a covenant(M) for the people
and a light(N) for the Gentiles,(O)
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