Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.
Yet it was the LORD's will to crush him and cause him to suffer. When you make his life an offering for sin, he will see his descendants, he will live a long life, and the LORD's plan will succeed through him.
This verse reveals that God chose to allow His servant to suffer and die as a sacrifice for sin, but promises that this servant will ultimately see victory and lasting impact.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from Isaiah's famous 'Suffering Servant' passage, written around 700 BC during a time when Israel faced threats from Assyria. Many scholars believe this prophecy points forward to the Messiah who would suffer for the sins of others. The passage describes someone who would bear the punishment for sin that others deserved.
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