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I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, <a href="/nlt/isaiah/42.htm">New Living Translation</a> “I, the LORD, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness. I will take you by the hand and guard you, and I will give you to my people, Israel, as a symbol of my covenant with them. And you will be a light to guide the nations. <a href="/esv/isaiah/42.htm">English Standard Version</a> “I am the LORD; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, <a href="/bsb/isaiah/42.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/kjv/isaiah/42.htm">King James Bible</a> I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/42.htm">New King James Version</a> “I, the LORD, have called You in righteousness, And will hold Your hand; I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the Gentiles, <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/42.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “I am the LORD, I have called You in righteousness, I will also hold You by the hand and watch over You, And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the nations, <a href="/nasb/isaiah/42.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness, I will also hold you by the hand and watch over you, And I will appoint you as a covenant to the people, As a light to the nations, <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/42.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness, I will also hold you by the hand and watch over you, And I will appoint you as a covenant to the people, As a light to the nations, <a href="/lsb/isaiah/42.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “I am Yahweh, I have called You in righteousness; I will also take hold of You by the hand and guard You, And I will give You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the nations, <a href="/amp/isaiah/42.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “I am the LORD, I have called You (the Messiah) in righteousness [for a righteous purpose], I will also take You by the hand and keep watch over You, And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people [Israel], As a light to the nations (Gentiles), <a href="/csb/isaiah/42.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “I am the LORD. I have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will hold you by your hand. I will watch over you, and I will appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/42.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I, Yahweh, have called You for a righteous purpose, and I will hold You by Your hand. I will keep You and appoint You to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/asv/isaiah/42.htm">American Standard Version</a> I, Jehovah, have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thy hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; <a href="/cev/isaiah/42.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I chose you to bring justice, and I am here at your side. I selected you and sent you to bring light and my promise of hope to the nations. <a href="/erv/isaiah/42.htm">English Revised Version</a> I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; <a href="/gwt/isaiah/42.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I, the LORD, have called you to do what is right. I will take hold of your hand. I will protect you. I will appoint you as my promise to the people, as my light to the nations. <a href="/gnt/isaiah/42.htm">Good News Translation</a> "I, the LORD, have called you and given you power to see that justice is done on earth. Through you I will make a covenant with all peoples; through you I will bring light to the nations. <a href="/isv/isaiah/42.htm">International Standard Version</a> "I've called you in righteousness. I'll take hold of your hand. I'll preserve you and appoint you as a covenant to the people, as a light for the nations, <a href="/msb/isaiah/42.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/net/isaiah/42.htm">NET Bible</a> "I, the LORD, officially commission you; I take hold of your hand. I protect you and make you a covenant mediator for people, and a light to the nations, <a href="/nheb/isaiah/42.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness, and will hold your hand, and will keep you, and make you a covenant for the people, as a light for the nations; <a href="/wbt/isaiah/42.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thy hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; <a href="/web/isaiah/42.htm">World English Bible</a> “I, Yahweh, have called you in righteousness. I will hold your hand. I will keep you, and make you a covenant for the people, as a light for the nations, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/42.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I, YHWH, called you in righteousness, "" And I lay hold on your hand, and keep you, "" And I give you for a covenant of a people, "" And a light of nations. <a href="/ylt/isaiah/42.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I, Jehovah, did call thee in righteousness, And I lay hold on thy hand, and keep thee, And I give thee for a covenant of a people, And a light of nations. <a href="/slt/isaiah/42.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I Jehovah called thee in justice, and I will hold by thy hand, and I will guard thee and give thee for a covenant of the people, for the light of the nations,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/42.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I the Lord have called thee in justice, and taken thee by the hand, and preserved thee. And I have given thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles: <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/42.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I, the Lord, have called you in justice, and I have taken your hand and preserved you. And I have presented you as a covenant of the people, as a light to the Gentiles, <a href="/nabre/isaiah/42.htm">New American Bible</a> I, the LORD, have called you for justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/42.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/42.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I the LORD have called you in righteousness and have held your hand and have strengthened you and have given you for a covenant to the people and for a light to the Gentiles; <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/42.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> I, LORD JEHOVAH, I have called you in righteousness and I held your hand and I have empowered you, and I have given you as a covenant to the people and a light to the nations<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/42.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, And have taken hold of thy hand, And kept thee, and set thee for a covenant of the people, For a light of the nations; <a href="/sep/isaiah/42.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> I the Lord God have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will strengthen thee: and I have given thee for the covenant of a race, for a light of the Gentiles: <a href="/parallel/isaiah/42-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=9143" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/42.htm">Here is My Servant</a> …5This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it: 6<a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">“I,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qə·rā·ṯî·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">have called you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ḇə·ṣe·ḏeq (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">for a righteous purpose,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: wə·’aḥ·zêq (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf.Jus-1cs) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">and I will take hold</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">of your hand.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5341.htm" title="5341: wə·’eṣ·ṣā·rə·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To watch, guard, keep. A primitive root; to guard, in a good sense Or a bad one.">I will keep you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wə·’et·ten·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and appoint you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: liḇ·rîṯ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">to be a covenant</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘ām (N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">for the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: lə·’ō·wr (Prep-l:: N-csc) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">and a light</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: gō·w·yim (N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">to the nations,</a> 7to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/luke/2-32.htm">Luke 2:32</a> a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Acts 13:47</a> For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” <a href="/acts/26-23.htm">Acts 26:23</a> that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.” <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18-21</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. / He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory. ... <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” <a href="/john/12-46.htm">John 12:46</a> I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a> For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/psalms/43-3.htm">Psalm 43:3</a> Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain and to the place where You dwell. <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a> The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. <a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a> On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. <a href="/isaiah/49-8.htm">Isaiah 49:8</a> This is what the LORD says: “In the time of favor I will answer You, and in the day of salvation I will help You; I will keep You and appoint You to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land, to apportion its desolate inheritances, <a href="/isaiah/55-4.htm">Isaiah 55:4-5</a> Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples. / Surely you will summon a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you will run to you. For the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, has bestowed glory on you.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I the LORD have called you in righteousness, and will hold your hand, and will keep you, and give you for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;called<a href="/isaiah/32-1.htm">Isaiah 32:1</a> Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.<a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a> But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.<a href="/isaiah/45-13.htm">Isaiah 45:13</a> I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts.and will hold<a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.<a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Isaiah 41:13</a> For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.and give<a href="/isaiah/49-8.htm">Isaiah 49:8</a> Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages;<a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a> For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.<a href="/luke/1-69.htm">Luke 1:69-72</a> And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; … a light<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.<a href="/isaiah/51-4.htm">Isaiah 51:4,5</a> Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people… <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/28-17.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-8.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-20.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-17.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-3.htm">Light</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-5.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-4.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-14.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-6.htm">Watch</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/43-4.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-8.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-6.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-14.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-7.htm">Light</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-4.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-8.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-13.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-21.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-20.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-12.htm">Watch</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 42</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">The office of Christ, graced with meekness and constancy.</a> 5. <a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">God's promise unto him.</a> 10. <a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his Gospel</a> 13. <a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">God will manifest himself, and check idolatry</a> 18. <a href="/isaiah/42-18.htm">He reproves the people of incredulity.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The calling is divine, indicating that it is not based on human merit but on God's plan. The "righteous purpose" suggests alignment with God's moral and ethical standards, reflecting His character. This calling can be seen as a foreshadowing of the mission of Jesus Christ, who fulfills God's righteous purposes on earth. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of God calling individuals and nations for His purposes, as seen with figures like Abraham and Moses.and I will take hold of your hand This imagery of God taking hold of one's hand signifies guidance, support, and protection. It reflects a personal and intimate relationship between God and the called individual or nation. This can be seen in the context of God's covenant relationship with Israel, where He promises to be with them and guide them. It also prefigures the ministry of Jesus, who was led by the Spirit and supported by the Father throughout His earthly mission.I will keep you The promise of preservation indicates God's commitment to safeguarding His chosen servant. This assurance of protection is crucial for the fulfillment of the divine mission. It echoes God's promises to Israel throughout the Old Testament, where He assures them of His presence and protection. In the New Testament, this is mirrored in the life of Jesus, who was kept by the Father until His mission was completed.and appoint you to be a covenant for the people This phrase introduces the concept of the servant as a covenant, which is a binding agreement between God and His people. The servant becomes the mediator of this covenant, embodying the promises and responsibilities it entails. This is a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ, who establishes the New Covenant through His life, death, and resurrection, fulfilling the promises made to Israel and extending them to all nations.and a light to the nations The imagery of light signifies revelation, truth, and guidance. The servant's role as a light to the nations indicates a mission that extends beyond Israel to the Gentiles. This is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is described as the "light of the world" in the New Testament. It highlights the universal scope of God's salvation plan, which includes all peoples and nations, fulfilling the promise made to Abraham that through his offspring all nations would be blessed.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who calls and appoints His servant for a divine purpose. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a> Traditionally understood as the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who fulfills the role of being a covenant and light. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a> Refers to Israel, God's chosen people, who are to be a light to the nations through the Servant. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations (Gentiles)</a> The non-Israelite peoples who are to receive light and truth through the Servant. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_covenant.htm">The Covenant</a> A divine agreement established by God, fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_calling_and_purpose.htm">Divine Calling and Purpose</a> God calls individuals for specific purposes, just as He called the Servant. Reflect on your own calling and how you can fulfill it. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithful_guidance.htm">God's Faithful Guidance</a> The promise of God taking hold of the Servant's hand signifies His guidance and support. Trust in God's guidance in your life. <a href="/topical/b/being_a_light_to_others.htm">Being a Light to Others</a> As followers of Christ, we are called to be a light to those around us. Consider ways you can shine Christ's light in your community. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a> Understand the significance of being in a covenant relationship with God through Jesus. Reflect on the responsibilities and blessings of this relationship. <a href="/topical/g/global_mission.htm">Global Mission</a> The mission to be a light to the nations is ongoing. Engage in prayer and action to support global missions and evangelism.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_42.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 42</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_church_age.htm">What defines the Church Age in Christian theology?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_one's_suffering_heal_others.htm">Isaiah 53:5 mentions healing through the servant’s wounds—how can one person’s suffering literally heal others physically or spiritually? </a> <a href="/q/is_israel_a_light_to_gentiles.htm">Is Israel a guiding light to the Gentiles?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'walk_in_the_light'_mean.htm">What does "walk in the light" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/42.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) Have called thee in righteousness . . .--The words apply to the personal servant. His call was in accordance with the absolute righteousness of God, manifesting itself in love.A covenant of the people.--The context limits the "people" to Israel. The "servant of the Lord" is to be in Himself not only the mediator of the covenant, but the covenant, the meeting-point between God and man, just as He is the "peace" as well as the peacemaker (<a href="/micah/5-5.htm" title="And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.">Micah 5:5</a>; <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm" title="For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us;">Ephesians 2:14</a>). The words may well have furnished a starting-point for the "new covenant" of <a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm" title="Behold, the days come, said the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:">Jeremiah 31:31</a>, and the whole series of thoughts that have grown out of it.A light of the Gentiles.--Re-echoed in <a href="/luke/2-32.htm" title="A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.">Luke 2:32</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/42.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - I the Lord have called thee in righteousness. The "Servant of Jehovah" is addressed. God has "called" him; i.e. appointed him to his mediatorial office "in righteousness," in accordance with the righteous purpose which he has entertained towards his fallen creatures from the beginning of the world. And will give thee for a Covenant of the people (comp. <a href="/isaiah/49-8.htm">Isaiah 49:8</a>). The covenant between God and his people being in Christ, it is quite consistent with Hebrew usage to transfer the term to Christ himself, in whom the covenant was, as it were, embodied. So Christ is called "our Salvation" and "our Peace," and again, "our Redemption" and "our Life." This is the ordinary tone of Hebrew poetry, which rejoices in personification and embodiment. A prose writer would have said that the Servant of the Lord would be given as the Mediator of a covenant between Jehovah and his people. For a light of the Gentiles (comp. <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>; <a href="/isaiah/51-4.htm">Isaiah 51:4</a>). <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/42-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“I, אֲנִ֧י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I the LORD, יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel have called you קְרָאתִ֥יךָֽ (qə·rā·ṯî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read for a righteous purpose, בְצֶ֖דֶק (ḇə·ṣe·ḏeq) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> The right, equity, prosperity and I will take hold וְאַחְזֵ֣ק (wə·’aḥ·zêq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer of your hand. בְּיָדֶ֑ךָ (bə·yā·ḏe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand I will keep you וְאֶצָּרְךָ֗ (wə·’eṣ·ṣā·rə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5341.htm">Strong's 5341: </a> To watch, guard, keep and appoint you וְאֶתֶּנְךָ֛ (wə·’et·ten·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set to be a covenant לִבְרִ֥ית (liḇ·rîṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> A covenant for the people עָ֖ם (‘ām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and a light לְא֥וֹר (lə·’ō·wr) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> Illumination, luminary to the nations, גּוֹיִֽם׃ (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 42:6 I Yahweh have called you in righteousness (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 42:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 42:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 42:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 42:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>