What does 'bring forth judgment' mean in Isaiah 42:1?
In Isaiah 42:1, “bring forth judgment” means rule or government, specifically the Messiah, the Christ, bringing rule or government to the Gentiles. The passage identifies the servant as the Messiah, so judgment here refers to His governing authority extended to the nations.
Les teaches that Isaiah 42:1 uses “judgment” in the sense of rule or government, and that it goes to the Gentiles. The context then asks who is being spoken of, and answers that it is the Messiah, the Christ. Les connects this to Isaiah 49:6, where the servant is told it is a light thing to raise up the tribes of Jacob and restore the preserved of Israel; God also gives him as a light to the Gentiles, so that He may be salvation to the end of the earth. Les notes that in that verse God is speaking to Israel, the nation, saying they shall be a light to the Gentiles. Then Isaiah 49:7 speaks of the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, and His Holy One, to Him whom man despises, whom the nation abhors, a servant of rulers; kings shall see and arise, princes shall worship, because of the Lord who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who shall choose thee.
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.
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What does "judgment" mean in Isaiah 42:1 when it says the servant brings it to the Gentiles?
In Isaiah 42:1, the "judgment" the servant brings forth is defined as rule or government, and it is brought to the Gentiles.