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Ishodad of Merv, on Isa 42:3
Ishodad of Merv · d. A.D. 850
Isa 42:3 · Douay-Rheims
“The bruised reed he shall not break, and smoking flax he shall not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.”
On this verse:
“"A bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench," that is, [Christ] will not be hard or angered with those who have a feeble spirit. He will not render powerless that strength that is left to them, but he will lead them back to virtue with kindness. [Isaiah] calls a "dimly burning wick" the one whose oil is finished and where there is no greasy matter left. This means, when the people are about to be extinguished because of the affliction of captivity, he will make them shine against their hope. This is clearly said with regard to Zerubbabel but is evidently accomplished by our Lord, the Savior.”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.