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Matthew 12:17
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so that what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the Prophet, saying,
This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:
This happened so that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet would be fulfilled:
He did these things to bring about what Isaiah the prophet had said:
This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:
That it might be fulfilled, which was spoken by Esaias the Prophet, saying,
This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet:
in order that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet would be fulfilled, saying,
This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:
So God's promise came true, just as Isaiah the prophet had said,
This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Yesha‘yahu the prophet,
that that might be fulfilled which was spoken through Esaias the prophet, saying,
This was to give full meaning to what Isaiah the prophet said when he spoke for God:
So that what was said by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled, who said,
He did this so as to make come true what God had said through the prophet Isaiah:
in order that what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled, who said,
So that might be fulfilled that spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
So that what was said by Isaiah the prophet might come true,
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Yesha`yahu the prophet, saying,
This was to fulfill what was declared by the prophet Isaiah when he said,
That what was spoken by the prophet Eshaia might be fulfilled, who said,
that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled, saying:
That it might be fulfylled which was spoken by Esaias the prophete, saying:
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying,
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
Behold my servant,
that those words of the Prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled,
that that thing were fulfillid, that was seid by Isaie, the prophete, seiynge, Lo!
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying,
This fulfilled what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet:
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:
This fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah concerning him:
It happened as the early preacher Isaiah said it would happen, saying,
This was to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah:
that it might be fulfilled, which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying: -
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaias the prophet, saying:
This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:
to fulfyll that which was spoden by Esay ye Prophet which sayeth.
that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
that the thinge might be fulfylled, which was spoken by Esay the prophet, which sayeth:
so that what was said by Esaias the prophet, was fulfill'd;
This was because the great cowboy Isaiah had seen the future when he wrote,
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
it: Matthew 8:17, Matthew 13:35, Matthew 21:4, Isaiah 41:22, Isaiah 41:23, Isaiah 42:9, Isaiah 44:26, Luke 21:22, Luke 24:44, John 10:35, John 12:38, John 19:28, Acts 13:27
saying: Isaiah 42:1-4
Reciprocal: Matthew 1:22 - that Matthew 4:14 - it
Cross-References
And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair.
The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house.
For the Lord had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.
He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,
Then David said to Ornan, Grant me the place of this threshingfloor, that I may build an altar therein unto the Lord : thou shalt grant it me for the full price: that the plague may be stayed from the people.
How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying. Isaiah 42:1 not that Christ gave the above charge with this view, that this passage in Isaiah might have its accomplishment: but this is an observation of the evangelist, that what was now done by Christ, by his private departure from the Pharisees, being unwilling to irritate them more; by his preaching to the Idumeans, Tyrians, and Sidonians; by healing their diseases, and shunning all ostentation and popular applause; and prohibiting to tell who and where he was, was a fulfilling of this prophecy; in which the Holy Spirit foreknowing the disposition and actions of Christ, predicted them: which, when considered, must be looked upon as a very large proof of the truth of his being the Messiah. For that this prophecy belongs to the Messiah, is owned by the Jews themselves k.
k Targum & Kimchi in loc. Abarbinel Mashmia Jeshua, fol. 9. 1, 2. & 10. 1, 2. & 21. 2. & in Is. fol 64. 3, 4. R. Isaac Chizzuk Emuna, p. 299.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
This account is found also in Mark 3:6-12.
Matthew 12:14
The Pharisees ... held a council ... - Mark adds that the Herodians also took a part in this plot. They were probably a “political” party attached firmly to Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great, tetrarch of Galilee. He was the same man who had imprisoned and beheaded John the Baptist, and to whom the Saviour, when arraigned, was sent by Pilate. See the notes at Luke 3:1. He was under Roman authority, and was a strong advocate of Roman power. All the friends of the family of Herod were opposed to Christ, and ever ready to join any plot against his life. They remembered, doubtless, the attempts of Herod the Great against him when he was the babe of Bethlehem, and they were stung with the memory of the escape of Jesus from his bloody hands. The attempt against him now, on the part of the Pharisees, was the effect of “envy.” They hated his popularity, they were losing their influence, and they therefore resolved to take him out of the way.
Matthew 12:15
But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself ... - He knew of the plot which they had formed against his life; but his hour was not yet come, and he therefore sought security.
By remaining, his presence would only have provoked them further and endangered his own life. He acted, therefore, the part of prudence and withdrew. Compare the notes at Matthew 10:23.
Mark adds that he withdrew “to the sea;” that is, to the Sea of Galilee. or Tiberias. He states also Matthew 3:7-8 that “a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judea, and from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard what great things he did, came unto him.” As some of these places were without the limits of Judea or inhabited by “Gentiles,” this statement of Mark throws light on the passage quoted by Matthew Matthew 12:21, “In his name shall the Gentiles trust.”
Pressed by the crowd Mark 3:9, Jesus went aboard a “small vessel,” or “boat,” called by Mark a “ship.” This he did for the convenience of being separated from them and more easily addressing them. We are to suppose the lake still and calm; the multitudes, most of whom were sick and diseased, on the shore and pressing to the water’s edge; and Jesus thus healing their diseases, and preaching to them the good news of salvation. No scene could be more sublime than this.
Matthew 12:16
And he charged them ... - He was “at this time” desirous of concealment.
He wished to avoid their plots and to save his life.
Matthew 12:17
That it might be fulfilled ... - Matthew here quotes a passage from Isaiah 42:1-4, to show the “reason why he thus retired from his enemies and sought concealment.” The Jews, and the disciples also at first, expected that the Messiah would be a conqueror, and vindicate himself from all his enemies. When they saw him retiring before them, and, instead of subduing them by force, seeking a place of concealment, it was contrary to all their previous notions of the Messiah. Matthew by this quotation shows that “their” conceptions of him had been wrong. Instead of a warrior and an earthly conqueror, he was “predicted” under a totally different character. Instead of shouting for battle, lifting up his voice in the streets, oppressing the feeble - “breaking bruised reeds and quenching smoking flax, as a conqueror” - he would be peaceful, retiring; would strengthen the feeble, and would cherish the faintest desires of holiness. This appears to be the general meaning of this quotation here. Compare the notes at Isaiah 42:1-4.
Matthew 12:18
My servant - That is, the Messiah, the Lord Jesus; called a servant from his taking the “form” of a “servant,” or his being born in a humble condition Philippians 2:7, and from his obeying or “serving” God. See Hebrews 10:9.
Shall show judgment to the Gentiles - The word “judgment” means, in the Hebrew, law, “commands, etc.,” Psalms 19:9; Psalms 119:29-30. It means the “whole system of truth;” the law of God in general; the purpose, plan, or “judgment” of God about human duty and conduct. Here it means, evidently, the system of “gospel truth,” the Christian scheme.
Gentiles - All who were not Jews. This prophecy was fulfilled by the multitudes coming to him from Idumea and beyond Jordan, and from Tyre and Sidon, as recorded by Mark 3:7-8.
Matthew 12:19
He shall not strive ... - He shall not shout as a warrior.
He shall be meek, retiring, and peaceful. Streets were places of concourse. The meaning is, that he should not seek publicity and popularity.
Matthew 12:20
A bruised reed ... - The reed is an emblem of feebleness, as well as of fickleness or want of stability, Matthew 11:7. A bruised, broken reed is an emblem of the poor and oppressed. It means that he would not oppress the feeble and poor, as victorious warriors and conquerors did. It is also an expressive emblem of the soul broken and contrite on account of sin; weeping and mourning for transgression. He will not break it; that is, he will not be severe, unforgiving, and cruel. He will heal it, pardon it, and give it strength.
Smoking flax - This refers to the wick of a lamp when the oil is exhausted - the dying, flickering flame and smoke that hang over it. It is an emblem, also, of feebleness and infirmity. He would not further oppress those who had a little strength; he would not put out hope and life when it seemed to be almost extinct. He would not be like the Pharisees, proud and overbearing, and trampling down the poor. It is expressive, also, of the languishing graces of the people of God. He will not treat them harshly or unkindly, but will cherish the feeble flame, minister the “oil” of grace, and kindle it into a blaze.
Till he send forth judgment unto victory - “Judgment” here means truth - the truth of God, the gospel. It shall be victorious - it shall not be vanquished. Though the Messiah is not “such” a conqueror as the Jews expected, yet he “shall” conquer. Though mild and retiring, yet he will be victorious.
Matthew 12:21
And in his name ... - The Hebrew in Isaiah is, “And the isles shall wait for his law.” The idea is, however, the same.
The “isles” denote the Gentiles, or a part of the Gentiles - those out of Judea. The meaning is, that the gospel should be preached to the Gentiles, and that they should receive it. See the notes at Isaiah 41:1 for an explanation of the word “islands,” as it is used in the Bible.
