1016 B
1016 B
Connecting Statement:
Here Matthew quotes the prophet Isaiah to show that Jesus' ministry fulfilled scripture.
See
"Look." God used this word to introduce a new person.
my ... I
All occurrences of these words refer to God. Isaiah is quoting what God said to him.
my beloved one, in whom my soul is well pleased
"he is my beloved one, and I am very pleased with him"
in whom my soul is well pleased
Here "soul" refers to the whole person. AT: "with whom I am very pleased" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)
he will
"my servant will"
announce judgment
Here "judgment" does not mean "punishment." It means the servant will tell the Gentiles that God is just, and he will save them.