• Matthew 12:20
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 20 κάλαμον Reed συντετριμμένον having been bruised οὐ not κατεάξει he will crush καὶ and λίνον flax τυφόμενον smouldering οὐ not σβέσει, he will extinguish, ἕως until ἂν likely ἐκβάλῃ he might thrust out εἰς into νῖκος victory τὴν the κρίσιν. judgment.

  • Matthew Study Notes—Chapter 12
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 12:20

      smoldering wick: A common household lamp was a small earthenware vessel filled with olive oil. A flax wick drew the oil up to feed the flame. The Greek expression rendered “smoldering wick” may refer to a wick that gives off smoke because an ember is still present but the flame is fading or is extinguished. The prophecy of Isa 42:3 foretold Jesus’ compassion; he would never extinguish the last spark of hope in humble and downtrodden people.

      with success: Or “to victory.” The Greek word niʹkos is rendered “victory” at 1Co 15:55, 57.