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Soul
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth.
In the book of Isaiah, the servant metaphor refers to either Israel (see examples in 41:8; 44:21; 45:4) or the promised Messiah (including 42:1–4; chap. 53). New Testament author Mark echoes this statement in recording God’s endorsement of Christ Jesus: “Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Mark 1:11).
“The essential thing communicated here,” a scholar notes, “is that God is with this Servant. The Servant . . . is the divine choice, he is the object of divine delight, he is animated by the divine Spirit, and his work is the divine work of bringing justice to the entire world.”
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Resources cited in this issue
GT: Peterson, Eugene H. Conversations: The Message with Its Translator. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress Publishing Group, 2007.
RR: Mays, James Luther, et al., eds. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Vol. 20, Isaiah: Chapters 40–66. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 1982–.
Cit. 12: Mays, James Luther, et al., eds. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Vol. 27, Matthew. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 1982–.
Cit. 19: Marshall, I. Howard. The Epistles of John. Grand Rapids, Mich, 1978.
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