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◄ Isaiah 50:6►

New International Version
I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.

New Living Translation
I offered my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard. I did not hide my face from mockery and spitting.

English Standard Version
I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.

Berean Standard Bible
I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.

King James Bible
I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

New King James Version
I gave My back to those who struckMe, And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard; I did not hide My face from shame and spitting.

New American Standard Bible
I gave My back to those who strikeMe, And My cheeks to those who pull out My beard; I did not hide My face from insults and spitting.

NASB 1995
I gave My back to those who strike Me, And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not cover My face from humiliation and spitting.

NASB 1977
I gave My back to those who strikeMe, And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not cover My face from humiliation and spitting.

Legacy Standard Bible
I gave My back to those who strikeMe, And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not hide My face from dishonor and spitting.

Amplified Bible
I turned My back to those who strikeMe, And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not hide My face from insults and spitting.

Christian Standard Bible
I gave my back to those who beat me, and my cheeks to those who tore out my beard. I did not hide my face from scorn and spitting.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I gave My back to those who beat Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spitting.

American Standard Version
I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair; I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

Contemporary English Version
I let them beat my back and pull out my beard. I didn't turn aside when they insulted me and spit in my face.

English Revised Version
I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will offer my back to those who whip me and my cheeks to those who pluck hairs out of my beard. I will not turn my face away from those who humiliate me and spit on me.

Good News Translation
I bared my back to those who beat me. I did not stop them when they insulted me, when they pulled out the hairs of my beard and spit in my face.

International Standard Version
I gave my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard. I did not turn away my face from insults and spitting.

NET Bible
I offered my back to those who attacked, my jaws to those who tore out my beard; I did not hide my face from insults and spitting.

New Heart English Bible
I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who tore out my beard; I did not cover my face from insults and spitting.

Webster's Bible Translation
I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.

World English Bible
I gave my back to those who beat me, and my cheeks to those who plucked off the hair. I didn’t hide my face from shame and spitting.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
I have given My back to those striking, "" And My cheeks to those plucking out, "" I did not hide My face from shame and spitting.

Young's Literal Translation
My back I have given to those smiting, And my cheeks to those plucking out, My face I hid not from shame and spitting.

Smith's Literal Translation
My back I gave to those smiting, and my cheeks to those tearing out the hair: and my face I hid not from shame and spittle.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
I have given my body to the strikers, and my cheeks to them that plucked them: I have not turned away my face from them that rebuked me, and spit upon me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I have given my body to those who strike me, and my cheeks to those who plucked them. I have not averted my face from those who rebuked me and who spit on me.

New American Bible
I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who tore out my beard; My face I did not hide from insults and spitting.

New Revised Standard Version
I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
I gave my back to the smiters and my cheeks to those who slap on the face; I turned not my face from shame and spitting.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
My body I have given to scourgings and my cheeks to beatings, and my face I have not turned from shame and from spitting

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
I gave my back to the smiters, And my checks to them that plucked off the hair; I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I gave my back to scourges, and my cheeks to blows; and I turned not away my face from the shame of spitting:

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Servant's Obedience
…5The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.6I offered My back to those who struck Me,and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard.I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.7Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.…

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Cross References

Matthew 26:67
Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him

Mark 14:65
Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face.

Luke 22:63-64
The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him. / They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?”

John 19:1-3
Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. / The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.

Matthew 27:30
Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly.

Mark 15:19
They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him.

John 18:22
When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?”

1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Philippians 2:7-8
but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Hebrews 12:2-3
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. / Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Psalm 22:6-8
But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”

Psalm 69:7-9
For I have endured scorn for Your sake, and shame has covered my face. / I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons, / because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.

Micah 5:1
Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel.

Lamentations 3:30
Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.

Job 16:10
They open their mouths against me and strike my cheeks with contempt; they join together against me.

Treasury of Scripture

I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

gave

Lamentations 3:30
He givethhis cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.

Micah 5:1
Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.

Matthew 5:39
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

my cheeks.

2 Samuel 10:4
Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved off the one half of their beards, and cut off their garments in the middle,even to their buttocks, and sent them away.

that plucked

Nehemiah 13:25
And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God,saying, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters unto your sons, or for yourselves.

I hid.

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Isaiah 50

1.Christ shows Israel's Sin is not to be imputed to him,
2.by his ability to save
5.By his obedience in that work
7.And by his confidence in that assistance
10.An exhortation to trust in God, and not in ourselves

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

I offered My back to those who struck Me
This phrase reflects the suffering servant motif found throughout Isaiah, particularly in the "Servant Songs" (Isaiah 42, 49, 50, 52-53). The act of offering one's back to be struck signifies submission and willingness to endure suffering. Historically, flogging was a common punishment in ancient Near Eastern cultures, including among the Israelites. This phrase prophetically points to the suffering of Jesus Christ, who was scourged before His crucifixion (Matthew 27:26,Mark 15:15). The voluntary nature of the suffering highlights the servant's obedience and submission to God's will, paralleling Christ's submission to the Father (Philippians 2:8).

and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard
In ancient Near Eastern culture, the beard was a symbol of dignity and respect. To have one's beard torn out was a severe humiliation and a sign of utter disgrace. This act of violence and shame is indicative of the deep humiliation the servant willingly endures. The New Testament does not specifically mention Jesus' beard being plucked, but the overall theme of humiliation and suffering is consistent with the accounts of His passion (Isaiah 53:3,Matthew 26:67-68). This phrase underscores the servant's acceptance of shame and dishonor, which is a type of Christ's own experience of mockery and abuse.

I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle
Scorn and spitting were expressions of contempt and rejection in biblical times, often used to disgrace someone publicly. The servant's refusal to hide his face signifies his acceptance of this public humiliation. This is fulfilled in the New Testament when Jesus is mocked, spat upon, and scorned by the soldiers and others during His trial and crucifixion (Matthew 26:67, 27:30,Mark 14:65, 15:19). The servant's endurance of such treatment without retaliation or avoidance is a profound demonstration of meekness and strength, reflecting the character of Christ, who endured the cross, despising the shame (Hebrews 12:2).

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Servant of the Lord
This passage is part of the "Servant Songs" in Isaiah, which prophetically describe the suffering and mission of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The Servant willingly endures suffering and humiliation.

2.Prophet Isaiah
The author of the book, Isaiah was a prophet in the 8th century BC, delivering messages from God to the people of Judah and Jerusalem.

3.The People of Israel
The original audience of Isaiah's prophecies, who were often rebellious and in need of redemption and guidance.

4.Messianic Prophecy
This verse is a prophetic foreshadowing of the suffering that Jesus Christ would endure during His passion and crucifixion.

5.Roman Soldiers and Jewish Leaders
In the New Testament, these groups are involved in the physical and verbal abuse of Jesus, fulfilling the prophecy ofIsaiah 50:6.

Teaching Points

The Willingness to Suffer for Righteousness
Jesus' example inIsaiah 50:6 teaches us about the willingness to endure suffering for the sake of righteousness and obedience to God's will.

Humility in the Face of Persecution
The Servant's response to humiliation and abuse is a model of humility and trust in God, encouraging believers to respond similarly when facing persecution.

Prophetic Fulfillment in Christ
This verse underscores the accuracy and reliability of biblical prophecy, as it is fulfilled in the life and passion of Jesus Christ.

Endurance Through Faith
Believers are called to endure trials and suffering with faith, knowing that God is with them and will ultimately vindicate them.

The Cost of Discipleship
Following Christ may involve suffering and sacrifice, but it is a path that leads to eternal glory and reward.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Isaiah 50:6?

2.How does Isaiah 50:6 foreshadow Christ's suffering and sacrifice for humanity?

3.What does "I offered My back" teach about humility and obedience to God?

4.How can we emulate Christ's endurance in Isaiah 50:6 in our trials?

5.Connect Isaiah 50:6 with New Testament accounts of Jesus' passion and crucifixion.

6.How does understanding Isaiah 50:6 deepen our appreciation for Jesus' sacrificial love?

7.How does Isaiah 50:6 foreshadow the suffering of Jesus Christ?

8.What is the significance of the servant's suffering in Isaiah 50:6?

9.How does Isaiah 50:6 relate to the concept of obedience in suffering?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 50?

11.If Isaiah 50:6 foreshadows an event of suffering, why do historical records outside the Bible offer no corroboration of this moment?

12.What does 'face like flint' mean?

13.Is the imagery of “plowers plowing” on the Psalmist’s back (Psalm 129:3) meant to be literal or metaphorical, and how do we reconcile it with scientific or historical plausibility?

14.What are the Servant Songs in Isaiah?

What Does Isaiah 50:6 Mean

My back to those who struck Me

• Isaiah presents the Servant willingly turning His back to be beaten. That self-offering looks ahead to the scourging Jesus endured when “Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged” (John 19:1; cf.Matthew 27:26).

• The action is voluntary. No one forces Him; He yields in obedient trust, mirroring the attitude later described: “He was led like a lamb to the slaughter” (Isaiah 53:7).

• Physical blows fulfilled prophecy and accomplished redemption: “By His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5).

• For believers, the verse models patient endurance: “When He suffered, He made no threats… but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly” (1 Peter 2:23).

My cheeks to those who tore out My beard

• Ripping the beard was an act of utter contempt in ancient culture. The Servant absorbs shame without resistance, foreshadowing the mockery Jesus faced: “They kept striking Him in the face” (Luke 22:63) and “they spat on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head again and again” (Matthew 27:30).

• Isaiah had already hinted at the brutal disfigurement: “His appearance was marred more than that of any man” (Isaiah 52:14).

• Christ’s submission fulfills the mission Paul later celebrates: “He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross” (Philippians 2:8).

• The tearing of the beard underscores that the Servant bears not only our sin but also our shame, making Him a sympathetic High Priest (Hebrews 4:15-16).

I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle

• Scorn and spittle represent the deepest public humiliation. Jesus experienced it literally: “Then they spat in His face and struck Him” (Matthew 26:67).

• The Servant does not shrink back because “the Lord GOD helps Me; therefore I have set My face like flint” (Isaiah 50:7). Confidence in the Father enables steadfast courage.

• Spittle falling on His face that He chooses not to wipe away magnifies His love: He endures disgrace so we can share His glory (Hebrews 12:2-3).

• The verse invites believers to stand firm under ridicule, knowing that “whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame” (Romans 10:11).

summary

Isaiah 50:6 paints a precise, literal portrait of the Servant’s willing submission. He offers His back, cheeks, and face to blows, beard-plucking, ridicule, and spit—fulfilled in the sufferings of Jesus recorded in the Gospels. Each detail reveals purposeful, loving obedience that secures our salvation and models patient endurance for all who follow Him.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 6. -I gave my back to the smiters (seeIsaiah 53:5,ad fin.; and comp.Matthew 26:67;Matthew 27:26;John 19:1).My cheeks to them that plucked off the hair. This is a detail not historically recorded by the evangelists; but it may have had a literal fulfilment. Plucking off the hair was not unknown to the Jews as a punishment (seeNehemiah 13:25).I hid not my face from shame and spitting (seeMatthew 26:67;Matthew 27:30). Spitting in the East marked at once contempt and abhorrence. It is a practice which continues to the present day.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

I offered
נָתַ֣תִּי(nā·ṯat·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

My back
גֵּוִי֙(gê·wî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1460:The back, the middle

to those who struck Me,
לְמַכִּ֔ים(lə·mak·kîm)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5221:To strike

and My cheeks
וּלְחָיַ֖י(ū·lə·ḥā·yay)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - fdc | first person common singular
Strong's 3895:The cheek, the jaw-bone

to those who tore out My beard.
לְמֹֽרְטִ֑ים(lə·mō·rə·ṭîm)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 4803:To make smooth, bare or bald, to scour, polish

I did not
לֹ֣א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

hide
הִסְתַּ֔רְתִּי(his·tar·tî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5641:To hide, conceal

My face
פָּנַי֙(pā·nay)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6440:The face

from scorn
מִכְּלִמּ֖וֹת(mik·kə·lim·mō·wṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3639:Insult, reproach, ignominy

and spittle.
וָרֹֽק׃(wā·rōq)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7536:Spittle

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