Isaiah 53:12
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.
Original Language Analysis
לָכֵ֞ן
H3651
לָכֵ֞ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
1 of 22
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
רַבִּ֣ים
him a portion with the great
H7227
רַבִּ֣ים
him a portion with the great
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
4 of 22
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
וְאֶת
H854
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
5 of 22
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
עֲצוּמִים֮
with the strong
H6099
עֲצוּמִים֮
with the strong
Strong's:
H6099
Word #:
6 of 22
powerful (specifically, a paw); by implication, numerous
תַּ֗חַת
H8478
תַּ֗חַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
9 of 22
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
10 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הֶעֱרָ֤ה
because he hath poured out
H6168
הֶעֱרָ֤ה
because he hath poured out
Strong's:
H6168
Word #:
11 of 22
to be (causatively, make) bare; hence, to empty, pour out, demolish
לַמָּ֙וֶת֙
unto death
H4194
לַמָּ֙וֶת֙
unto death
Strong's:
H4194
Word #:
12 of 22
death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
נַפְשׁ֔וֹ
his soul
H5315
נַפְשׁ֔וֹ
his soul
Strong's:
H5315
Word #:
13 of 22
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
וְאֶת
H854
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
14 of 22
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
וְלַפֹּשְׁעִ֖ים
for the transgressors
H6586
וְלַפֹּשְׁעִ֖ים
for the transgressors
Strong's:
H6586
Word #:
15 of 22
to break away (from just authority), i.e., trespass, apostatize, quarrel
נִמְנָ֑ה
and he was numbered
H4487
נִמְנָ֑ה
and he was numbered
Strong's:
H4487
Word #:
16 of 22
properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll
וְהוּא֙
H1931
וְהוּא֙
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
17 of 22
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
רַבִּ֣ים
him a portion with the great
H7227
רַבִּ֣ים
him a portion with the great
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
19 of 22
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
נָשָׂ֔א
and he bare
H5375
נָשָׂ֔א
and he bare
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
20 of 22
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
Cross References
Luke 22:37For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.Hebrews 9:28So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.Mark 15:27And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.1 John 2:12I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.Hebrews 9:26For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.Isaiah 53:6All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.Romans 8:34Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.Titus 2:14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.Hebrews 9:24For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:Hebrews 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Historical Context
This final verse summarizes the Servant's work: sacrificial death, identification with sinners, sin-bearing, and ongoing intercession. The victory is complete; the triumph assured.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the Servant's suffering lead to ultimate triumph?
- What does ongoing intercession for transgressors mean for your confidence before God?
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Analysis & Commentary
'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.' Victory language: portion, spoil - the Servant triumphs. Four reasons: poured out soul unto death, numbered with transgressors, bore sin of many, made intercession. Jesus quoted 'numbered with transgressors' (Luke 22:37).