Isaiah 52:13-15
Summary for Isa 52:13-53:12: 52:13–53:12 a This is the fourth of four passages that speak about the promised servant (see study note on 42:1-4). The Hebrew poem is carefully constructed in five three-line stanzas. It begins with the servant’s exaltation (52:13 b), proceeds to his humiliation (52:14–53:9 c), and ends with his exaltation (53:10-12 d). The faithful servant’s suffering would bring reconciliation between God and humans. The Lord Jesus perfectly fulfilled this prophecy (see ch 40 e; Matt 8:17 f; Acts 8:30-35 g; Rom 10:15-17 h; 15:21 i; 1 Pet 2:24-25 j). 52:13 k prosper ... be highly exalted: The servant would be wise and successful, set apart with the great and noble. Similar terms describe God in 6:1 l and 57:15 m.Summary for Isa 52:14-15: 52:14-15 n Despite the servant’s greatness, the actual way he would appear on earth would shock people. 52:14 o were amazed: No one expected that the rescuer would suffer and die.
52:15 p startle many nations: They would be amazed that a rescuer would appear so weak and helpless and would stand speechless.
• What they will see and what they will understand will be in complete contrast to anything they had previously imagined.
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