Isa 53:5 | TNotes | STEP | 53:5 he was pierced: See also Zech 12:10 . • crushed ... beaten ... whipped: These were typically punishments for crimes. Sin is a crime against God. • be whole: Hebrew shalom, usually translated “peace.” Shalom means to experience wholeness in body, in mind, and in relationships with others. The servant would be injured so that humanity can be whole and healthy in all aspects of life (see also Isa 57:18 ). We do not need to suffer divine condemnation for our sins because the servant has already done so (see Gal 1:4 ).

bZech 12:10►

cIsa 57:18►

dGal 1:4►

‏ Isaiah 53:5

53:5 ^a he was pierced: See also Zech 12:10 ^b.

• crushed ... beaten ... whipped: These were typically punishments for crimes. Sin is a crime against God.

• be whole: Hebrew shalom, usually translated “peace.” Shalom means to experience wholeness in body, in mind, and in relationships with others. The servant would be injured so that humanity can be whole and healthy in all aspects of life (see also Isa 57:18 ^c). We do not need to suffer divine condemnation for our sins because the servant has already done so (see Gal 1:4 ^d).