*28:1 Note: Plural Sabbaths; the Greek word indicates two Sabbaths. There are mikra kodesh ·Rehearsal Holy, Convocation Holy· and there are Sabbath days.
†28:5 MP: Messiah defeats and overcomes death; His resurrection is foretold. Also this action removes the reproach of God’s people, that is their sins. (Is 25:8)
‡28:18 MP: Messiah comes for all people. (See also Is 42:4). (Is 49:1)
§28:18 MP: Messiah is given authority over all nations and things. (Ps 2:8, 8:5-6)
*28:18 MP: “Right Judgments” refers not to specific Torah Commands already given, but the whole power and authority of his role as King. This explains why the following verses describe how the Messiah rules. (Ps 72:2)
†28:18 MP: Because of making his atonement offering, Messiah is greatly exalted by God and reaps rewards. (Is 53:12)
‡28:19 MP: Messiah will bring salvation to the ends of the earth. (Is 49:6)
§28:19 MP: Messiah will proclaim a message that is new to the Gentiles. (Is 52:15)
*28:19 MPr: The King in (Psalm 21:1) is King Messiah. (Targum Ps 21:1). This same King is linked to (Is 11:10), where Rabbi Chanina explains the objective of the Messiah. King Messiah is to give specific commandments to the Gentiles. This is in parallel contrast to Israel, who receives commands directly from God himself. (Midrash Ps 21:1). (Ps 21:1 (Heb Bible 21:2))