What does 'judgment' mean in Isaiah 42:1?
In Isaiah 42:1, 'judgment' means rule or government, not a judge handing down a sentence or punishment. The servant, Christ the Messiah, brings forth rule—or a government—to the Gentiles. The term denotes His governing authority extended to the nations, rather than judicial condemnation.
Les explains that Isaiah 42:1 uses pronouns pointing to Christ, the Messiah, upon whom God puts His Spirit. The word 'judgment' in that verse does not mean a judge handing down a sentence or punishment; rather, it means rule. So the servant brings forth rule, or a government, to the Gentiles. Les then connects this to Isaiah 9:6, where a child is born and a son is given to Israel, noting Handel's Messiah.
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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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.