Isaiah 53:9
And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.
Original Language Analysis
וַיִּתֵּ֤ן
And he made
H5414
וַיִּתֵּ֤ן
And he made
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
1 of 14
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֶת
H854
אֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
2 of 14
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
רְשָׁעִים֙
with the wicked
H7563
רְשָׁעִים֙
with the wicked
Strong's:
H7563
Word #:
3 of 14
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
וְאֶת
H854
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
5 of 14
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
עָשִׁ֖יר
and with the rich
H6223
עָשִׁ֖יר
and with the rich
Strong's:
H6223
Word #:
6 of 14
rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)
בְּמֹתָ֑יו
in his death
H4194
בְּמֹתָ֑יו
in his death
Strong's:
H4194
Word #:
7 of 14
death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
עַ֚ל
H5921
עַ֚ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 14
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
9 of 14
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
חָמָ֣ס
no violence
H2555
חָמָ֣ס
no violence
Strong's:
H2555
Word #:
10 of 14
violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
עָשָׂ֔ה
because he had done
H6213
עָשָׂ֔ה
because he had done
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
11 of 14
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
וְלֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
12 of 14
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
1 Peter 2:22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:1 John 3:5And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.2 Corinthians 5:21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.Hebrews 4:15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Historical Context
Jesus was crucified between criminals (wicked) yet buried in a rich man's new tomb. This precise fulfillment was beyond human manipulation.
Questions for Reflection
- How does burial with the rich rather than criminals demonstrate providential care?
- What does complete innocence ('no violence, no deceit') mean for His qualification as substitute?
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Analysis & Commentary
'And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.' The expected grave is with the wicked (criminals' burial). Yet He's with 'the rich' in death. The Hebrew 'ashir' (rich) was fulfilled when wealthy Joseph of Arimathea provided his tomb (Matthew 27:57-60). Complete innocence: no violence, no deceit.