Read the text of Yeshayahu 42
Bullet Point Summary
Yeshaya Perek 42
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Radak, Malbim, and Metsudos learn that the entire perek is referring to Mashiach.
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“I have chosen Mashiach, and have given him from My spirit.
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Mashiach will judge the nations of the world, utilizing the characteristic of mishpat (perfect judgment.)”
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Yisrael was chosen to be a light unto the nations of the world.
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“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.
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Hashem will be as strong as a warrior and exact judgment from the nations of the world.
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Hashem will increase access to Torah-learning in the world in order to awaken the spiritually blind and deaf.
