He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
He was despised and rejected by people; he was a man who knew deep sadness and was familiar with grief. We turned away from him as if we couldn't bear to look at him; he was despised, and we didn't value him at all.
This verse describes someone who was completely rejected and looked down upon by people, even though he carried deep sorrow and suffering.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Isaiah's famous 'Suffering Servant' passage, written around 700 BC during a time when Israel faced threats from powerful enemies like Assyria. The prophet Isaiah was describing a mysterious figure who would suffer greatly for others. Christians have traditionally understood this as a prophecy about Jesus Christ, particularly his rejection during his earthly ministry and crucifixion.
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