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Isaiah 53:5,6,11,12
But hewas wounded for our transgressions,he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peacewas upon him; and with his stripes we are healed…

Matthew 8:17
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bareour sicknesses.

Galatians 3:13
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursedis every one that hangeth on a tree:

yet

Matthew 26:37
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

John 19:7
The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.

and carried our sorrows;
The Servant not only takes on physical ailments but also the emotional and spiritual burdens of humanity. The term "sorrows" encompasses grief and pain, indicating a deep empathy and identification with human suffering. This reflects the compassionate nature of the Messiah, who is intimately acquainted with the human condition. In the Gospels, Jesus is portrayed as one who weeps with those who mourn (John 11:35) and offers rest to the weary and burdened (Matthew 11:28-30).

yet we considered Him stricken,
Despite His role as a bearer of burdens, the Servant is misunderstood and misjudged by those He came to save. The term "stricken" implies being struck down or afflicted, often associated with divine punishment. This reflects the cultural and religious misunderstanding of the time, where suffering was often seen as a result of personal sin or divine displeasure. This misjudgment is evident in the crucifixion of Jesus, where He was mocked and scorned as one cursed by God (Matthew 27:39-43).

struck down by God,
This phrase suggests that the Servant's suffering was perceived as a direct act of divine judgment. In the historical context, being "struck down by God" would imply that the individual was under God's curse or wrath. However, the prophetic insight here is that the Servant's suffering was part of God's redemptive plan, not a result of His own sin. This is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus' crucifixion is understood as a necessary part of God's plan for salvation (Acts 2:23).

and afflicted.
The term "afflicted" denotes a state of being oppressed or humiliated. This highlights the depth of the Servant's suffering and the extent of His identification with human pain. The affliction of the Servant is a key theme in the passion narratives of the Gospels, where Jesus endures mockery, torture, and ultimately death. This affliction is not without purpose, as it leads to the ultimate victory over sin and death, fulfilling the redemptive mission foretold by Isaiah.

“Surely He took up our infirmities” points to the Servant’s personal assumption of our weaknesses.

• Jesus identified with frail humanity—healing the sick, touching lepers, dining with sinners (Matthew 4:23-24;Luke 5:12-13).

•Matthew 8:16-17 quotes this very line to show that every healing in Christ’s earthly ministry previewed His ultimate work on the cross.

•1 Peter 2:24 reminds us He “bore our sins in His body on the tree,” confirming that the infirmities are both physical and spiritual.

• Isaiah promises complete restoration—body, soul, and spirit—fulfilled finally inRevelation 21:4 where sickness and death disappear forever.

The Servant lifts the crushing weight of grief and pain.

• “Carried” pictures a willing burden-bearer (Galatians 6:2 echoes the call to imitate Him).

•Psalm 103:3 links forgiveness of sin with healing of disease, showing God’s concern for the whole person.

•Hebrews 4:15 reassures believers that Christ, who “was tempted in every way,” feels every ache and heartache we experience.

• In Gethsemane, Jesus literally groaned under sorrow (Matthew 26:37-38), foreshadowing the deeper grief borne at Calvary.

Human perception misread the Servant’s suffering.

• Many in Israel concluded His pain proved He was a sinner under judgment (John 9:2 gives a snapshot of this theology of retribution).

• At the cross, “the people stood watching…sneering” (Luke 23:35), thinking God had abandoned Him.

•John 1:10-11 laments that the world missed its own Messiah, illustrating the tragedy Isaiah foretold.

• Even today, some dismiss Christ as merely a martyr, repeating the ancient miscalculation.

While people misjudged, God’s perspective reveals intentional substitution.

•Acts 2:23 proclaims Jesus was “handed over by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge,” not by accident.

•Romans 8:32 underscores divine initiative: “He who did not spare His own Son…”

•2 Corinthians 5:21 declares the purpose—“God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us.”

• The Passover lamb (Exodus 12) and Day of Atonement scapegoat (Leviticus 16) foreshadow this God-directed striking for our redemption.

The Servant willingly submitted to suffering.

•Isaiah 52:14 describes His appearance marred “beyond human likeness,” revealing the depth of affliction.

•Philippians 2:8 says He “humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross.”

•Hebrews 12:2 notes He endured the cross “for the joy set before Him,” showing voluntary endurance, not defeat.

• His silence before accusers (Isaiah 53:7;Matthew 27:12-14) demonstrates meek acceptance of the Father’s will.

Isaiah 53:4 unveils a Messiah who shoulders every facet of human brokenness—bodily sickness, inner grief, and the guilt of sin. Though spectators misread His suffering as divine rejection, Scripture reveals it was divine provision. God struck His sinless Servant so that our infirmities and sorrows might be lifted forever. Trusting this Substitute brings forgiveness, healing, and hope, anchoring believers in the assurance that the One who carried the cross still carries us today.