Isaiah 42: The Gentle Servant and Blind Israel

The LORD presents His chosen, Spirit-filled Servant, who gently establishes justice for all peoples and is appointed to give sight to the blind and freedom to captives. Distant peoples are called to praise God, while Israel, His own servant, is shown to be blind and deaf under His discipline.

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In 42:6-7 the LORD appoints His Servant as covenant and light. What work is He given to do?

To give sight to the blind and free the imprisonedTo keep the nations away from Israel's worshipTo rebuild the temple and restore its sacrificesTo rule Israel as a king who conquers the nations