What does 'judgment' mean in Isaiah 42:1 — he shall bring forth judgment?
In Isaiah 42:1, "judgment" does not mean punishment; it means rule or government. The servant, Christ the Messiah, shall bring forth that government to the Gentiles. This was an Old Testament concept, showing God had Gentiles in mind, though after His work with Israel.
Les explains that in Isaiah 42:1 the word "judgment" there doesn't mean "punishment." It means "rule, government." The servant being spoken of is Christ, the Messiah, and He shall bring forth government to the Gentiles. Les points out this was an Old Testament concept: God had the Gentiles on His mind, but not until He had finished the work with Israel. He then turns to Isaiah 49 to show this isn't just a Pauline concept now that God was going to turn to the Gentiles.
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.
More Questions
Who is the 'He' in Isaiah 42:1 that brings judgment to the Gentiles?
In Isaiah 42:1, the singular servant who brings judgment (rule) to the Gentiles is the Christ, the Messiah.
Who is the servant in Isaiah 42:1 — my servant whom I uphold, mine elect?
In Isaiah 42:1 the servant whom God upholds, His elect in whom His soul delights and on whom He puts His Spirit is Christ, the Messiah.