Isaiah 53:10
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Isaiah 53:10
10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.
Chapter Context
Isaiah 53 is a suffering servant oracle chapter in the Old Testament that explores themes of holiness, worship, obedience. Written during the Assyrian and pre-exilic periods (c. 740-680 BCE), this chapter should be understood within its historical context: Addressed Judah during Assyria's rise, Babylon's threat, and anticipated restoration.
The chapter can be divided into several sections:
- Verses 1-5: Introduction and setting the context
- Verses 6-12: Development of key themes
This chapter is significant because it provides the clearest Old Testament prophecy of the Messiah's suffering. When studying this passage, it's important to consider both its immediate context within Isaiah and its broader place in the scriptural canon.
Verse Study
Isaiah 53:10
10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.
Analysis
'Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.' The Hebrew 'chaphets' (pleased) doesn't mean God enjoyed the suffering but that this was His sovereign will for redemption. 'Asham' (guilt/sin offering) - specific sacrificial terminology. Yet death leads to 'prolonged days' - resurrection.
Historical Context
This verse holds together God's sovereignty over the cross, the sacrificial nature of Christ's death, and resurrection hope. The Father 'bruised' the Son for our salvation.
Reflection
- How do you understand that it 'pleased the LORD to bruise him'?
- What does 'he shall prolong his days' indicate about resurrection?
Word Studies
- Lord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai) H3068 - The LORD / Lord
Cross-References
- References Lord: Zechariah 13:7
- Sin: Isaiah 53:12, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24
- Parallel theme: Romans 6:9, 8:8, 8:32, Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 1:5, Revelation 1:18