Isaiah 42:1
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“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.”
נֶפֶשׁ
Life, soul, living being. Nephesh. The animating breath God places in every living creature. In animals it is the life force. In humanity it is the seat of emotion, will and identity. Every nephesh belongs to God — from the creatures in the sea to the deepest cry of the human heart.
מִשְׁפָּט
justice
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מִשְׁפָּט
Justice, right judgment. Mishpat. Doing what is right and fair in every situation. Let justice roll on like a river. God requires mishpat from His people.
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רוּחַ
Spirit
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רוּחַ
Spirit, wind, breath. Ruach. The breath of God that gives life. The Holy Spirit. The same word used when the Spirit hovered over the waters of creation.
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יָצָא
he will bring forth
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יָצָא
To go out, to come out, to bring out. Yatsa. God brought Israel out of Egypt. He brings us out of every form of bondage with a mighty hand.
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עֶבֶד
Servant
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עֶבֶד
Servant, slave. Ebed. Moses was called the servant of the LORD, the highest honour. The greatest in God's kingdom is the servant of all.
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עַל
on/ him
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עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
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תָּמַךְ
whom I support
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תָּמַךְ
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
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נָתַן
I have put
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נָתַן
To give, to grant, to permit. Nathan. God is always giving. His hand is always open.
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רָצָה
Delight
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רָצָה
to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy adebt
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הֵן
here!
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הֵן
lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if
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