Isaiah 42:14

"The LORD will go out like a mighty man. He will stir up zeal like a man of war. He will raise a war cry. Yes, he will shout aloud. He will triumph over his enemies."

Key Reflection

In Isaiah 42:14:2-3, the Lord is depicted as a mighty warrior, stirring up zeal and shouting triumphantly over His enemies. This vivid imagery conveys God’s powerful intervention and victory, reflecting His commitment to justice and protection of His people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I have long time holden my peace -This is the language of Yahweh, and it means that he had for a long time been patient and forbearing; but that now he would go forth as a warrior to overpower and destroy his foes. I will destroy -The word used here (fromנשׁםnâsham) denotes properly to breathe hard, to pant, as a woman in travail; and then to breathe hard in any manner. It here denotes the hard breathing which is indicative of anger, or a purpose to execute vengeance.

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