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Isaiah 42:5-7
Expanded Bible
Isaiah 42:5-7
Expanded Bible
5 God, the Lord, said these things.
He created the ·skies [heavens] and stretched them out.
He spread out the earth and ·everything on it [L its offspring].
He gives breath to all people on earth,
and life to everyone who walks on the earth.
6 The Lord says, “I, the Lord, called you ·to do right [or to demonstrate my righteousness/justice; or by my righteous decree; L in righteousness],
and I will hold your hand
and ·protect [keep; guard] you.
·You will be the sign of my agreement with [L I will give/establish you as a covenant/treaty for] the people,
a light to shine for ·all people [the nations/Gentiles; 49:6; Luke 2:32; Acts 13:47].
7 You will ·help the blind to see [L open blind eyes].
You will free those who are in prison,
and you will lead those who live in darkness out of their prison [35:5; 49:9; 61:1; Luke 4:18].
Isaiah 42:5-7
New International Version
Isaiah 42:5-7
New International Version
5 This is what God the Lord says—
the Creator of the heavens,(A) who stretches them out,
who spreads out the earth(B) with all that springs from it,(C)
who gives breath(D) to its people,
and life to those who walk on it:
6 “I, the Lord, have called(E) you in righteousness;(F)
I will take hold of your hand.(G)
I will keep(H) you and will make you
to be a covenant(I) for the people
and a light(J) for the Gentiles,(K)
7 to open eyes that are blind,(L)
to free(M) captives from prison(N)
and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.(O)
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