He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
He was mistreated and made to suffer, yet he never spoke up to defend himself. He was led like a lamb being taken to be killed, and like a sheep that stays silent while being sheared, he never opened his mouth to protest.
This verse describes someone who suffered terrible treatment but chose to remain silent and not fight back, like a gentle lamb being led to slaughter.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from Isaiah's famous 'Suffering Servant' passage, written around 700 BC during a time when Israel faced threats from powerful enemies. The prophet describes a mysterious figure who would suffer for others' sins. Christians have traditionally seen this as a prophecy about Jesus Christ's crucifixion, where he remained silent before his accusers.
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