But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
But he was wounded because of our wrongdoings, he was crushed because of our sins. The punishment that brought us peace fell on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
This verse is saying that someone else took the punishment for our sins so that we could have peace and healing.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah 53 is part of the Old Testament book of prophecies written by the prophet Isaiah around the 8th century BC, during a period when the nation of Judah faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria and Babylon, highlighting God's judgment on Israel's unfaithfulness. This specific verse describes the Suffering Servant, a figure who takes on the sins and punishments of the people as a substitute, pointing to a future redemption amid national exile and suffering. Christians have long seen this as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ's sacrificial death.
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