KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that someone else took the punishment for our sins so that we could have peace and healing.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Isaiah's famous 'Suffering Servant' prophecy, written around 700 BC during a time when Israel faced threats from powerful enemies. The Jewish people were struggling with their relationship with God and the consequences of turning away from Him. Christians later understood this prophecy as pointing forward to Jesus Christ's sacrificial death on the cross.
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