Yeshayahu: Perek 42

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Yeshaya Perek 42

  • Radak, Malbim, and Metsudos learn that the entire perek is referring to Mashiach.

  • “I have chosen Mashiach, and have given him from My spirit.

  • Mashiach will judge the nations of the world, utilizing the characteristic of mishpat (perfect judgment.)”

  • Yisrael was chosen to be a light unto the nations of the world.

  • “Sing a new song to Hashem.” According to Rashi, Radak, and Mahari Kra, the entire human race will sing a new song to Hashem after seeing the greatness of Am Yisrael.

  • Hashem will be as strong as a warrior and exact judgment from the nations of the world.

  • Hashem will increase access to Torah-learning in the world in order to awaken the spiritually blind and deaf.