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Isaiah 42:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He will not shout or raise his voice, and no one will hear him yelling in the streets.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes someone who will work quietly and humbly, without making a loud public show of himself.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Isaiah's first 'Servant Song,' a prophecy about God's chosen servant who would bring justice to the nations. Written during Israel's time of struggle and exile, Isaiah was describing a future deliverer who would work in a completely different way than earthly rulers. Christians later saw this as a prophecy about Jesus and his gentle, humble ministry style.

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