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Isaiah 42:13

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 42:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah will go forth as a mighty man; he will stir up [his] zeal like a man of war: he will cry, yea, he will shout aloud; he will do mightily against his enemies.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah will go forth as a mighty man; he will stir up [his] zeal like a man of war: he will cry, yea, he will shout aloud; he will do mightily against his enemies.
Isaiah 42:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 42

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Sing unto Jehovah a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth; ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein, the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.
11Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up [their voice], the villages that Kedar doth inhabit; let the inhabitants of Sela sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.
12Let them give glory unto Jehovah, and declare his praise in the islands.
13Jehovah will go forth as a mighty man; he will stir up [his] zeal like a man of war: he will cry, yea, he will shout aloud; he will do mightily against his enemies.
14I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: [now] will I cry out like a travailing woman; I will gasp and pant together.
15I will lay waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will make the rivers islands, and will dry up the pools.
16And I will bring the blind by a way that they know not; in paths that they know not will I lead them; I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things will I do, and I will not forsake them.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“The Lord shall go forth as a mighty man, &c.] In the ministry of the word, conquering and to conquer; girding his “sword” on his thigh; causing his “arrows” to be sharp in the hearts of his enemies; clothing the word with power; making the weapons of warfare, put into the hands of his ministering servants, mighty, to pull down the “strong holds” of sin and Satan, to cast: down the proud “imaginations” of men’s hearts, and to bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of himself; or in the army of Constantine, whom he used as his instrument for the destruction of the Pagan empire, and of Paganism in it, and for the establishment of Christianity: he shall stir up jealousy like a man…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Jehovah will no longer restrain His wrath: He will go forth as a mighty warrior (Exo 15:3) to destroy His people's and His enemies, and to deliver Israel (compare Psa 45:3). stir up jealousy--rouse His indignation. roar--image from the battle cry of a warrior.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The Lord shall go forth - This and the following verses give the reasons why they should praise Yahweh. He would go forth in his might to overcome and subdue his foes, and to deliver his people. In his conquests, and in the establishment of his kingdom, all people would have occasion to rejoice and be glad. As a mighty man - As a hero, as a warrior. Yahweh is often in the Scriptures represented as a hero, or a man of war: Yahweh is a man of war: Yahweh is his name. - Exodus 15:3. Who is this King of glory? Yahweh, strong and mighty; Yahweh mighty in battle. - Psalms 24:8. Compare Psalms 45:3; Isaiah 27:1; Isaiah 30:30, He shall stir up jealousy - He shall rouse his vengeance, or his…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Go forth - To battle. Stir up - He shall stir up his strength, and anger against the obstinate enemies of his Son and gospel. Roar - As a lion doth upon his prey, and as soldiers do when they begin the battle. Isaiah 42:14”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“42:13 a mighty hero . . . a warrior: The background of this theme is God’s victory at the Red Sea during the Exodus (Exod 15:3). • God will be victorious over all his enemies in order to rescue his people (Isa 51:9; 63:1-6; see also Pss 54:7; 108:9; 112:8).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“as a mighty: Isa 59:16-19, Isa 63:1-4; Exo 15:1-3; Psa 78:65, Psa 110:5, Psa 110:6; Jer 25:30 jealousy: Nah 1:2; Zep 1:18, Zep 3:8 shall cry: Isa 31:4; Hos 11:10; Joe 3:16; Amo 1:2 prevail: or, behave himself mightily, Psa 118:16 Isaiah 42:14”
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