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href="/bsb/isaiah/42.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/isaiah/42.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/42.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He will not shout or raise his voice in public.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/42.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/42.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/42.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/42.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He will not cry out, nor raise <i>His voice,</i> Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/42.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He will not cry out nor raise <i>His voice,</i> Nor make His voice heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/42.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He will not cry out or raise His voice, Nor make His voice heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/42.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He will not cry out or raise <i>His voice</i>, Nor make His voice heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/42.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He will not cry out or raise <i>His voice</i>, Nor make His voice heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/42.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He will not call out or shout aloud, Nor make His voice heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/42.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will not cry out or shout or make his voice heard in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/42.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will not cry out or shout or make His voice heard in the streets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/42.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He will not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/42.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He won't shout or yell or call out in the streets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/42.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/42.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He will not cry out or raise [his voice]. He will not make his voice heard in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/42.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He will not shout or raise his voice or make loud speeches in the streets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/42.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He won't shout, or raise his voice, or make it heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/42.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/42.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He will not cry out or shout; he will not publicize himself in the streets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/42.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He will not shout, nor raise his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/42.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/42.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He will not shout, nor raise his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/42.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He does not cry, nor lift up, "" Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/42.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He doth not cry, nor lift up, Nor cause his voice to be heard, in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/42.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He shall not cry, and be shall not lift up, and he shall not cause his voice to be heard without.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/42.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He shall not cry, nor have respect to person, neither shall his voice be heard abroad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/42.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He will not cry out, and he will not show favoritism to anyone; neither will his voice be heard abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/42.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He will not cry out, nor shout, nor make his voice heard in the street. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/42.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/42.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He shall not cry, nor make a sound, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/42.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He shall not cry out and he shall not clamor and he shall not make his voice heard in the street<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/42.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He shall not cry, nor lift up, Nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/42.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He shall not cry, nor lift up <i>his voice</i>, nor shall his voice be heard without.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/42-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=9102" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/42.htm">Here is My Servant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">He will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6817.htm" title="6817: yiṣ·‘aq (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; to proclaim.">cry out</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: yiś·śā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">raise His voice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">nor</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·w·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">make His voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: yaš·mî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/2351.htm" title="2351: ba·ḥūṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- The outside, a street. Or chuts; from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by a wall, i.e. Outside, outdoors.">in the streets.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-19.htm">Matthew 12:19</a></span><br />He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a></span><br />Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a></span><br />but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9-10</a></span><br />and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer. / So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-5.htm">Mark 15:5</a></span><br />But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-9.htm">Luke 23:9</a></span><br />Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-12.htm">Matthew 27:12-14</a></span><br />And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. / Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?” / But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4</a></span><br />but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-2.htm">Psalm 72:2</a></span><br />May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11</a></span><br />But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Psalm 40:9-10</a></span><br />I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know. / I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a></span><br />He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></b></br> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he <i>is</i> just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a></b></br> Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/12-16.htm">Matthew 12:16-20</a></b></br> And charged them that they should not make him known: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/41-21.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-6.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-26.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-26.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-6.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-4.htm">Street</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-7.htm">Streets</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-9.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-26.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/42-9.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-11.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-18.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-3.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-11.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-11.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-11.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-20.htm">Street</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-20.htm">Streets</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-11.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-11.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 42</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">The office of Christ, graced with meekness and constancy.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">God's promise unto him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his Gospel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">God will manifest himself, and check idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/42-18.htm">He reproves the people of incredulity.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/42.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/42.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He will not cry out</b><br>This phrase suggests a demeanor of humility and gentleness. In the context of Isaiah, it contrasts with the loud proclamations of earthly kings and leaders. The servant's approach is not one of forceful assertion but of quiet strength. This is often seen as a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ, who, during His earthly ministry, did not seek attention through loud or aggressive means. This aligns with the New Testament portrayal of Jesus, particularly in <a href="/matthew/12-19.htm">Matthew 12:19</a>, which directly quotes this passage to describe Jesus' ministry.<p><b>or raise His voice</b><br>The idea of not raising one's voice further emphasizes the servant's peaceful and non-confrontational approach. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, leaders often demonstrated authority through loud and commanding speech. The servant's method is countercultural, highlighting a different kind of leadership that relies on inner authority and divine mission rather than external force. This can be seen in Jesus' interactions with others, where He often spoke with authority but without the need for shouting or coercion.<p><b>nor make His voice heard in the streets</b><br>This phrase indicates a deliberate choice to avoid public spectacle or self-promotion. In the historical context, public spaces like streets and marketplaces were common places for teachers and leaders to gather followers through public speaking. The servant's mission is not about gaining popularity or political power but about fulfilling God's purpose quietly and effectively. This is reflected in Jesus' ministry, where He often withdrew from crowds to pray and instructed those He healed to tell no one about Him, as seen in passages like <a href="/mark/1-44.htm">Mark 1:44</a>. This approach underscores the servant's focus on genuine transformation rather than superficial acclaim.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a></b><br>This passage is part of the "Servant Songs" in Isaiah, which prophetically describe the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The Servant is characterized by humility and gentleness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>The prophet who authored the book, delivering God's messages to the people of Israel during a time of moral and spiritual decline.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, representing God's chosen people who were often in need of correction and hope.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/messianic_prophecy.htm">Messianic Prophecy</a></b><br>This verse is part of a larger prophecy about the coming Messiah, who would bring justice and salvation not through force, but through humility and quiet strength.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_streets.htm">The Streets</a></b><br>Symbolic of public places where proclamations and declarations were typically made. The Servant's approach contrasts with the loud and often aggressive methods of earthly rulers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_christ.htm">The Humility of Christ</a></b><br>Jesus exemplifies humility, choosing not to assert His authority through loud proclamations but through quiet, transformative actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gentle_leadership.htm">Gentle Leadership</a></b><br>True leadership, as modeled by Christ, is not about dominance or volume but about serving others with gentleness and respect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_quiet_influence.htm">The Power of Quiet Influence</a></b><br>The impact of a quiet, consistent witness can be more powerful than loud declarations. Believers are called to live out their faith in a way that speaks volumes without needing to shout.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>The Servant's quiet demeanor reflects a deep trust in God's timing and justice. Believers are encouraged to trust God to vindicate and bring about justice in His way and time.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_gospel.htm">Living Out the Gospel</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to emulate His example by living out the gospel with humility and grace, impacting those around us through our actions and character.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_42.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 42</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_god_disappointment.htm">What does the Bible say about disappointment with God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_isaiah_42_10-12's_global_praise.htm">Where is the scientific or archeological evidence supporting Isaiah 42:10-12's claim of global praise to this servant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_43_2_imply_god_forsakes.htm">Why does Psalm 43:2 suggest God has forsaken the writer, when other passages emphasize God's constant presence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_christians_feel_distant_from_god.htm">Why do many Christians feel distant from God even when they pray and follow His commands?</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>(2) <span class= "bld">He shall not cry . . .</span>--Isaiah's ideal of a teacher, but partly realised in himself, is that of one exempt from the violence of strong feelings, calm in the sereneness of authority, strong in his far-reaching and pitying sympathy. False prophets might rave as in orgiastic frenzy. We are reminded of Solon affecting the inspiration of a soothsayer in order to attract attention to his converts. Even true prophets might be stirred to vehement and incisive speech, but it should not be so with him. No point of resemblance between the archetype and the portrait seems to have impressed men so deeply as this (<a href="/matthew/7-29.htm" title="For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.">Matthew 7:29</a>; <a href="/context/matthew/12-17.htm" title="That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,">Matthew 12:17-21</a>). The "street" describes the open space of an Eastern city, in which, as in the Greek <span class= "ital">agora, </span>men harangued the people, while "the gate of the city" was reserved for the more formal administration of justice. (<a href="/ruth/4-1.htm" title="Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spoke came by; to whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down.">Ruth 4:1</a>; <a href="/proverbs/31-23.htm" title="Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.">Proverbs 31:23</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/42.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He shall not cry, nor lift up</span>. Supply, after "lift up," "his voice" from the next clause. His methods shall be quiet and gentle. He shall not seek to recommend his teaching by clamour or noisy demonstrations. There shall be a marked unobtrusiveness in all his doings (comp. <a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Matthew 8:4</a>; <a href="/matthew/9-30.htm">Matthew 9:30</a>; <a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Matthew 12:15</a>; <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13</a>; <a href="/john/5-13.htm">John 5:13</a>; <a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a>; <a href="/john/7-3.htm">John 7:3, 4</a>; <a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a>; <a href="/john/10-40.htm">John 10:40</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/42-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cry out</span><br /><span class="heb">יִצְעַ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(yiṣ·‘aq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6817.htm">Strong's 6817: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shriek, to proclaim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[or]</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">raise [His voice],</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָּׂ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·śā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nor</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">make His voice</span><br /><span class="heb">קוֹלֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(qō·w·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heard</span><br /><span class="heb">יַשְׁמִ֥יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(yaš·mî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the streets.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּח֖וּץ</span> <span class="translit">(ba·ḥūṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2351.htm">Strong's 2351: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/42-2.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 42:2 He will not shout nor raise his (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 42:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 42:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/42-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 42:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 42:3" /></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>