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Connecting Statement:

Here Matthew quotes the prophet Isaiah to show that Jesus' ministry fulfilled scripture.

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"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.

in whom my soul is well pleased

Here "soul" refers to the whole person. AT: "and I am very pleased with him" (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.

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