# Connecting Statement:

Matthew continues to quote the prophet Isaiah.

# neither will anyone hear his voice

Here people not hearing his voice represents him not speaking loudly. AT: "he will not speak loudly" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# his ... He

All occurrences of these words refer to God's chosen servant.

# in the streets

This is an idiom that means "publicly." AT: "in the cities and towns" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])