Isaiah 42:21 Meaning
The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
Context Explained
19Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant?
20Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
21The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
22But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore.
23Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 5:6
Jesus speaks of those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, echoing the need for justice.
James 1:27
James emphasizes caring for the needy, reflecting God's concern for the oppressed.
Isaiah 61:1
This verse is echoed in Jesus' proclamation of good news to the poor.
Source: Isaiah 42:21