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Isaiah 53

Isaiah 53:9

A Grave Assigned · Isaiah 53:9–12
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Translations

Modern
He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.
Traditional
And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.
Literal
And He appointed His grave with the wicked, and with a rich one in his death; although He had done no violence, and no deceit was in his mouth.
Latin
Et dabit impios pro sepultura, et divitem pro morte sua, eo quod iniquitatem non fecerit, neque dolus fuerit in ore ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.

Notes

Isaiah 53:9

  • no violence, nor was any deceit: See 1 Peter 2:21–25.

  • with a rich man in His death (see Matthew 27:57–61): Although the Bible often views riches as a blessing from God, it frequently condemns the rich as dishonest and oppressive. The point here might be ironic: This good man would be buried with oppressors.

Isaiah 52:13–53:12

This is the fourth of four passages that speak about the promised servant (see study note on Isaiah 42:1–4). The Hebrew poem is carefully constructed in five three-line stanzas.It begins with the servant’s exaltation (52:13), proceeds to his humiliation (52:14–53:9), and ends with his exaltation (53:10–12).

The faithful servant’s suffering would bring reconciliation between God and humans. The Lord Jesus perfectly fulfilled this prophecy (see Isaiah 40; Matthew 8:17; Acts 8:30–35; Romans 10:15–17; 15:21; 1 Peter 2:24–25).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 27:57–61 Mark 15:42–47 Luke 23:50–56 John 19:38–42

Glossary

Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Blood Church Gaza Gospel Gospel of Matthew Honor Imputation Isaiah (Person) Isaiah, Book of Jesus Christ, Teachings of Lamb of God Lord’s Supper, the Messiah New Creation, New Creature Philip Psalms, Book of Servant Servant of the Lord Son of Man Suffering Suffering Servant

Topics

Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Being Rich Character of Christ: Guileless Deceit: Christ Was Perfectly Free From Jesus, the Christ: Death of Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Holiness of Jesus, the Christ: Perfections of not Classified Under Foregoing Topics Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Persecution of Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Buried with the Rich Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Without Guile The Atonement: Foretold The Crucifixion The Death of Christ was Undeserved