New International VersionThis was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:
New Living TranslationThis fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah concerning him:
English Standard VersionThis was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:
Berean Standard BibleThis was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:
Berean Literal Bibleso that it might be fulfilled that having been spoken by the prophet Isaiah, saying:
King James BibleThat it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
New King James Versionthat it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:
New American Standard BibleThis happened so that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet would be fulfilled:
NASB 1995This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet:
NASB 1977in order that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, might be fulfilled, saying,
Legacy Standard Biblein order that what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet would be fulfilled, saying,
Amplified BibleThis was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:
Christian Standard Bibleso that what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
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American Standard Versionthat it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
Contemporary English VersionSo God's promise came true, just as Isaiah the prophet had said,
English Revised Versionthat it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationSo what the prophet Isaiah had said came true:
Good News TranslationHe did this so as to make come true what God had said through the prophet Isaiah:
International Standard VersionThis was to fulfill what was declared by the prophet Isaiah when he said,
NET BibleThis fulfilled what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet:
New Heart English BibleThis was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
Webster's Bible TranslationThat it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying,
Weymouth New Testamentthat those words of the Prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:
World English Biblethat it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat it might be fulfilled that was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
Berean Literal Bibleso that it might be fulfilled that having been spoken by the prophet Isaiah, saying:
Young's Literal Translation that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
Smith's Literal TranslationSo that that spoken by the prophet Esaias might be completed, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaias the prophet, saying:
Catholic Public Domain VersionThen what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah was fulfilled, saying:
New American BibleThis was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet:
New Revised Standard VersionThis was to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo that what was said by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled, who said,
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishThat the thing would be fulfilled that was spoken by Isaiah the Prophet which says: NT Translations Anderson New Testamentthat the word might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:
Godbey New TestamentIn order that the word spoken by Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, saying,
Haweis New TestamentThat what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, saying,
Mace New Testamentso that what was said by Esaias the prophet, was fulfill'd;
Weymouth New Testamentthat those words of the Prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled,
Worrell New Testamentthat it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,
Worsley New Testamentthat it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Behold my servant whom I have chosen,
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Context God's Chosen Servant… 16warning them not to make Him known. 17This wasto fulfillwhatwas spokenthroughtheprophetIsaiah:18“Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations.…
Cross References Isaiah 42:1-4“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ...
Matthew 8:17This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases.”
John 12:38-41This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” / For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says: / “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.” ...
Romans 15:8-12For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” ...
Isaiah 53:1-3Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? / He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him. / He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
1 Peter 2:22-24“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. / He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”
Luke 4:17-21the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written: / “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, / to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” ...
Acts 8:32-35The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He did not open His mouth. / In His humiliation He was deprived of justice. Who can recount His descendants? For His life was removed from the earth.” / “Tell me,” said the eunuch, “who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?” ...
Hebrews 2:14-17Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, / and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. / For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham. ...
Isaiah 11:1-5Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ...
Isaiah 61:1-3The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
John 1:14The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Philippians 2:6-8Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.
Isaiah 49:1-6Listen to Me, O islands; pay attention, O distant peoples: The LORD called Me from the womb; from the body of My mother He named Me. / He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver. / He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.” ...
Romans 10:16-21But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” / Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. / But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” ...
Treasury of Scripture That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, it. Matthew 8:17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bareour sicknesses. Matthew 13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. Matthew 21:4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, saying. Isaiah 42:1-4 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect,in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles… Jump to Previous EsaiasFulfilFulfillFulfilledIsaiahProphetTrue.WordsJump to Next EsaiasFulfilFulfillFulfilledIsaiahProphetTrue.WordsMatthew 12 1.Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,3.by scripture,9.by reason,13.and by a miracle.22.He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute;24.and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub,32.he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven.36.Account shall be made of idle words.38.He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign,46.and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother.This was to fulfillThis phrase indicates the purpose behind the actions described in the preceding verses. It emphasizes the fulfillment of prophecy, a common theme in the Gospel of Matthew, which often highlights how Jesus' life and ministry align with Old Testament prophecies. This fulfillment underscores the divine plan and the continuity between the Old and New Testaments. what was spoken
The use of "spoken" highlights the oral tradition and the authority of prophetic utterances in Jewish culture. Prophets were seen as mouthpieces of God, and their words carried divine authority. This phrase underscores the belief that the events of Jesus' life were not random but were divinely orchestrated and communicated through God's chosen messengers. through the prophet Isaiah:
Isaiah is one of the major prophets in the Old Testament, and his writings are frequently cited in the New Testament. Isaiah's prophecies are often seen as messianic, pointing to the coming of a savior. In the context ofMatthew 12, the reference to Isaiah connects Jesus' ministry to the prophetic tradition, affirming His identity as the Messiah. Isaiah's prophecies, written centuries before Jesus' birth, are seen as divinely inspired predictions of the Messiah's character and mission. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristCentral figure in the Gospel of Matthew, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. 2. Prophet IsaiahAn Old Testament prophet whose writings are often quoted in the New Testament to show the fulfillment of Messianic prophecies. 3. MatthewThe author of the Gospel, a tax collector turned disciple, who emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy. 4. PhariseesReligious leaders of the time who often opposed Jesus and His teachings. 5. IsraelThe nation to whom the prophecies were originally given, and through whom the Messiah was promised. Teaching Points Fulfillment of ProphecyJesus' life and ministry were a direct fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, affirming His identity as the Messiah. Divine PlanGod's plan for salvation was laid out long before Jesus' earthly ministry, demonstrating His sovereignty and faithfulness. Scriptural AuthorityThe use of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament underscores the authority and continuity of Scripture. Role of the ServantJesus exemplifies the role of the Servant, as described by Isaiah, emphasizing humility, justice, and compassion. Faith and UnderstandingBelievers are encouraged to deepen their understanding of Scripture to recognize God's work and promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Matthew 12:17?
2.How does Matthew 12:17 fulfill Isaiah's prophecy about Jesus' mission?
3.What does Matthew 12:17 reveal about God's plan for the Messiah?
4.How can we emulate Jesus' fulfillment of prophecy in our daily lives?
5.In what ways does Matthew 12:17 connect to other Old Testament prophecies?
6.How should Matthew 12:17 influence our understanding of Jesus' role in salvation?
7.How does Matthew 12:17 fulfill Old Testament prophecy?
8.What is the significance of prophecy in Matthew 12:17?
9.How does Matthew 12:17 relate to Jesus' mission?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 12?
11.What defines the core beliefs of Shia Islam?
12.What does 'He took our infirmities' mean?
13.How can the prediction in Isaiah 42:1 about a “chosen servant” be verified historically or archeologically?
14.Could Isaiah 42:6–7 be an ex eventu prophecy, written after the outcomes it predicts already occurred?What Does Matthew 12:17 Mean This was- “This” points back to Jesus’ quiet withdrawal from conflict, His continued merciful healing of “all” who came, and His command that they not make Him known (Matthew 12:15-16). - Scripture consistently ties specific acts of Jesus to divine design—nothing random, everything purposeful (cf.Matthew 4:13-14;John 19:36-37). - By highlighting the immediate context, Matthew invites us to see everyday scenes from Christ’s ministry as direct outworkings of the Father’s plan (Ephesians 1:11).
to fulfill- Fulfillment is not mere resemblance but a bringing-to-completion of God’s earlier promises (Matthew 5:17). - Jesus Himself declared that “everything written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled” (Luke 24:44). - Each prophetic completion underlines the trustworthiness of the Word and the certainty of God’s redemptive timeline (Isaiah 46:9-10).
what was spoken- The stress falls on the spoken word—God’s voice through His servants, now recorded for us. - “No prophecy was ever brought about by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:21). - Because God spoke, the promises are living and active; they cannot fail (Numbers 23:19).
through the prophet- Prophets functioned as God’s authorized messengers, passing on revelation without dilution (Hebrews 1:1). - Their role anticipates and authenticates Christ, the ultimate Prophet (Acts 3:22-24). - The phrase reminds readers that Scripture’s human voices are instruments of a single divine Author (2 Timothy 3:16).
Isaiah:- Identifying Isaiah grounds the citation in a specific, historically recognized text (Isaiah 42:1-4), showing God’s long-range precision. - Isaiah had already been quoted of Jesus’ healing ministry (Matthew 8:17) and suffering (1 Peter 2:24), so Matthew ties yet another strand of messianic identity. - Isaiah’s portrait of the Servant—gentle, Spirit-anointed, hope-bearing for the nations—matches Jesus perfectly, underscoring that He is the promised Messiah in every detail.
summaryMatthew 12:17 sets the stage for verses 18-21 by announcing that Jesus’ quiet, compassionate actions are not simply admirable; they are prophetic markers. Every step corresponds to the Father’s eternal script, voiced centuries earlier by Isaiah. Seeing Christ’s deeds as deliberate fulfilment assures believers that Scripture is accurate, God’s promises are reliable, and Jesus is undeniably the promised Servant-King. (17) That it might be fulfilled.--The quotation of Isaiah 42:1 (not from the LXX., but in a free translation from the Hebrew) in reference to this reserve and reticence, and therefore in a sense which seems to us to fall far short of its full meaning, shows how deep an impression it had made on the mind of the Evangelist in connection with our Lord's conduct. One who united thus the attributes of divine power with such entire freedom from the ostentation of ambition could be none other than the true ideal King. Verse 17. - That it might be fulfilled whichwas spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying ( Isaiah 42:1-4). The following quotation is not taken from the LXX., but from the Hebrew, and this it largely paraphrases.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek This wasἵνα(hina)Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.to fulfillπληρωθῇ(plērōthē)Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4137:From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.whatτὸ(to)Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.was spokenῥηθὲν(rhēthen)Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2046:Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.throughδιὰ(dia)Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.theτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.prophetπροφήτου(prophētou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4396:From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.Isaiah:Ἠσαΐου(Ēsaiou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2268:Isaiah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Hesaias, an Israelite.
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