Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Therefore I will give him a place of honor among the great, and he will share the victory with the mighty, because he poured out his life to the point of death. He was counted among the criminals, and he carried the sins of many people, and prayed for those who did wrong.
God is promising to honor and exalt the suffering servant because he willingly gave his life, took on others' sins, and interceded for wrongdoers.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes Isaiah 53, one of the most famous 'Servant Songs' written around 700 BC during a time when Israel faced threats from powerful empires. The prophet describes a mysterious figure who would suffer for others' sins and be vindicated by God. Christians later recognized this as a prophecy about Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.
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