“And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;”
The servant's description—'He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, kept hidden in his quiver'—depicts the servant as a weapon and instrument. The metaphors of sword and arrow suggest the servant's words and mission will pierce and penetrate. The image of hiding in God's hand and quiver suggests divine protection and preparation. This verse emphasizes that the servant's effectiveness flows from divine empowerment and design.
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