Read Verse Keyword Strong's
Prev

Isaiah 42:3

Next

A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.

A bruised {H7533} reed {H7070} shall he not break {H7665}, and the smoking {H3544} flax {H6594} shall he not quench {H3518}: he shall bring forth {H3318} judgment {H4941} unto truth {H571}.

He will not snap off a broken reed or snuff out a smoldering wick. He will bring forth justice according to truth;

A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice.

A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth.

Commentary

Note: If the commentary doesn’t appear instantly, please allow 2–5 seconds for it to load. It is generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash (May 20, 2025) using a prompt focused on Biblical fidelity over bias. While the insights have been consistently reliable, we encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit.

Please note that only the commentary section is AI-generated — the main Scripture and cross-references are stored on the site and are from trusted and verified sources.

Cross-References

  • Ezekiel 34:16 (17 votes)

    I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up [that which was] broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment.

  • Jeremiah 31:25 (13 votes)

    For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.

  • Isaiah 40:11 (12 votes)

    He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young.

  • Matthew 11:28 (12 votes)

    Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

  • Psalms 147:3 (11 votes)

    He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

  • Isaiah 11:3 (10 votes)

    And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:

  • Isaiah 11:4 (10 votes)

    But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.