Isaiah 42:6
I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 42 connects to 10 cross-references. The first Servant Song introduces a figure who will bring justice to the nations without crying out or breaking a bruised reed. He is a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open blind eyes and free …
Other Translations
I, Jehovah, have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thy hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;
I, Jehovah, did call thee in righteousness, And I lay hold on thy hand, and keep thee, And I give thee for a covenant of a people, And a light of nations.
I the Lord have made you the vessel of my purpose, I have taken you by the hand, and kept you safe, and I have given you to be an agreement to the people, and a light to the nations:
Cross References
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy …
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.
For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: …
But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: …
I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and …
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from …
And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.