Isaiah 42:8
I am the LORD;
What it says
The LORD declares His unique name and says He will not give His glory or praise to idols.
What it is doing
This verse protects the entire mission from being confused with idolatry.
In context
1“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, 2He will not cry out or raise His voice, 3A bruised reed He will not break 4He will not grow weak or discouraged 5This is what God the LORD says— 6“I, the LORD, have called you 7to open the eyes of the blind, 8I am the LORD; 9Behold, the former things have happened,