Introduction to Isaiah 42

Structure and Formatting

This chapter presents several oracles that continue to develop the themes of this part of the book. 1. The character and mission of Yahweh’s servant (1–9) 2. People throughout the world should praise Yahweh (10–13) 3. Yahweh will rescue his people but shame idol-worshipers (14–17) 4. Yahweh punished the Israelites because they sinned against him (18–25)