Isa. 53:1, 2: "To whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? for he shall grow up before him as a tender plant," etc. That _HE_ that the prophet speaks of, as it is most natural to understand, is the arm of the Lord, spoken of in the first verse, and in the two foregoing Chapter s, as in the 5th a... [ Continue Reading ]
Isa. 53:2. This verse has respect to Christ's appearance in mean and low circumstances, without outward pomp and splendor. Great outward glory is in Scripture often compared to a tree growing high and large, and flourishing in its pride, Psalms 37:35; Daniel 4:10, etc. Isaiah 10:33; Isaiah 10:34; Ez... [ Continue Reading ]
Isa. 53:11. "By His knowledge." The word for 'knowledge' here is very often used for 'righteousness,' 'holiness,' and 'piety.' See Job 21:22; Job 33:3; Job 36:12; Psalms 119:66; Proverbs 1:4; Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 1:22; Proverbs 1:29; Proverbs 2:5 [ Continue Reading ]
Isa. 53:12. "Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong." Intending at least partly that Christ's portion should be the most perfect and glorious kingdom of the earth, the most wise, opulent, and learned nations of the world. Psalms 45:12, "An... [ Continue Reading ]