Holy Scripture
Isaiah 42:2
A church father on this verse
“What does it mean that it is written in Matthew: 'A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench' (Matthew 12:20). For the explanation of this passage, the whole testimony that Matthew takes from the Prophet Isaiah must be set forth, even the words of Isaiah (Isaiah 42): according to the Septu…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
2He shall not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor shall his voice be heard without.
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In context
1Jacob is my servant, I will help him: Israel is my chosen, my soul has accepted him; I have put my Spirit upon him; he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
— Isaiah 42:2 —
3A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench; but he shall bring forth judgment to truth.
4He shall shine out, and shall not be discouraged, until he have set judgment on the earth: and in his name shall the Gentiles trust.