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
Isaiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th century BC, addressing a nation facing exile and judgment due to their persistent sins and unfaithfulness to God. In Isaiah 53, part of the Suffering Servant passages, he describes a mysterious figure who endures rejection and grief on behalf of others, which many later interpreted as a prophecy about the Messiah. This context reflects the broader biblical theme of God's redemption coming through suffering rather than triumph.
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