Isaiah 42:21

NETBible

The Lord wanted to exhibit his justice by magnifying his law and displaying it. 1 

NIV ©

It pleased the LORD for the sake of his righteousness to make his law great and glorious.

NASB ©

The LORD was pleased for His righteousness’ sake To make the law great and glorious.

NLT ©

The LORD has magnified his law and made it truly glorious. Through it he had planned to show the world that he is righteous.

MSG ©

GOD intended, out of the goodness of his heart, to be lavish in his revelation.

BBE ©

It was the Lord’s pleasure, because of his righteousness, to make the teaching great and give it honour.

NRSV ©

The LORD was pleased, for the sake of his righteousness, to magnify his teaching and make it glorious.

NKJV ©

The LORD is well pleased for His righteousness’ sake; He will exalt the law and make it honorable.

KJV
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NASB ©
The LORD
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was pleased
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for His righteousness'
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and glorious
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N-NSM
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T-NSM
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N-NSM
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V-IMI-3S
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CONJ
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V-APS-3S
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CONJ
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N-ASF
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CONJ
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NET [draft] ITL
The Lord
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wanted to exhibit
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his justice
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by magnifying
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his law
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and displaying
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NETBible

The Lord wanted to exhibit his justice by magnifying his law and displaying it. 1 

NET Notes

1 tn Heb “The Lord was pleased for the sake of his righteousness [or “justice”], he was magnifying [the] law and was making [it] glorious.” The Lord contrasts his good intentions for the people with their present crisis (v. 22). To demonstrate his just character and attract the nations, the Lord wanted to showcase his law among and through Israel (Deut 4:5-8). But Israel disobeyed (v. 24) and failed to carry out their commission.