He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
He will see the results of his soul's suffering and be satisfied. Through knowing him, my righteous servant will make many people right with God, because he will carry their sins.
God is saying that his servant will suffer deeply but will be satisfied when he sees how his sacrifice makes many people right with God by taking their sins upon himself.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's famous 'Suffering Servant' passage (Isaiah 52:13-53:12), written around 700 BC during a time when Israel faced threats from Assyria. The prophet describes a mysterious figure who would suffer for the sins of others. Christians have traditionally understood this as a prophecy about Jesus Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection.
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