5. Previously God had spoken of Messiah; now
(Isa 42:5-7)
He speaks to Him. To show to all that He is able to sustain the
Messiah in His appointed work, and that all might accept Messiah as
commissioned by such a mighty God, He commences by announcing Himself as
the Almighty Creator and Preserver of all things.
spread . . . earth--
(Ps 136:6).
JFB.
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