That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
This happened so that what Isaiah the prophet said would come true: 'He took on our weaknesses and carried our pain.'
Jesus didn't just heal people, he actually took their struggles into himself.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Gospel of Matthew was written primarily for a Jewish audience to demonstrate that Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies, showing him as the long-awaited Messiah. This verse specifically quotes Isaiah 53:4, which originally referred to the Suffering Servant in the context of Israel's exile and restoration, but Matthew applies it to Jesus' healings to prove his divine role. At this point in the narrative, Jesus has just performed miracles like healing a centurion's servant and others with diseases, emphasizing his authority over sickness.
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