Isaiah 52:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 52:13-15

Here, as in other places, for the confirming of the faith of God's people and the encouraging of their hope in the promises of temporal deliverances, the prophet passes from them to speak of the great salvation which should in the fulness of time be wrought out by the Messiah. As the prophecy of Christ's i 2071 ncarnation was intended for the ratification of the promise of their deliverance from the Assyrian army, so this of Christ's death and resurrection is to confirm the promise of their... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 52:13

Behold, my servant shall deal prudently ,.... Here properly a new chapter should begin, these three last verses treating of the same person and subject as the following chapter; even of Christ, his person, offices, humiliation, and exaltation, and the effects and fruits thereof; for of him undoubtedly the whole is to be understood. The Jews say it is a difficult prophecy; and so it is to them, being contrary to their notions and schemes, or otherwise it is plain and easy, respecting the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 52:13

My servant shall deal prudently - ישכיל yaskil , shall prosper, or act prosperously. The subject of Isaiah's prophecy, from the fortieth chapter inclusive, has hitherto been, in general, the deliverance of the people of God. This includes in it three distinct parts; which, however, have a close connection with one another; that is, The deliverance of the Jews from the captivity of Babylon; The deliverance of the Gentiles from their miserable state of ignorance and idolatry; and, ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 52:13

My Servant shall deal prudently ; rather, shall deal wisely; i.e. shall so act throughout his mission as to secure it the most complete success. "Wisdom is justified of her children," and of none so entirely justified as of him "in whom were all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hid away" ( Colossians 2:3 ). Exalted and extolled ; or, high and lifted up—the same expressions as are used of the Almighty in Isaiah 6:1 and Isaiah 57:15 . Even there, however, seems to the prophet... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 52:13

The wisdom of Messiah's life upon earth. Perhaps nothing shows more clearly the perfect "wisdom" of our Lord's life upon earth than the fact that, among all his detractors, not one has been able to point out any unwisdom in any part of it. Almost all men do unwise things, things which they regret to have done, things which do them harm, which injure instead of promoting the objects that they have in view. But our Lord's whole course was guided by the most perfect wisdom ( Isaiah 11:2 ).... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 52:13-15

PRELUDE TO THE " GREAT PASSIONAL ." It is generally allowed by modern commentators that this passage is more closely connected with what follows it than with what precedes. Some would detach it altogether from Isaiah 52:1-15 . and attach it to Isaiah 53:1-12 . But this is not necessary. The passage has a completeness in itself. It is a connecting link. The exaltation of Israel, the collective "Servant of the Lord" ( Isaiah 44:1 , Isaiah 44:21 ), brings to the prophet's mind... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 52:13-15

The wisdom of suffering service. The fact that these and the following verses refer to the Messiah is no reason why we should not find in them practical lessons for the guidance of our own life, the culture of our own character. For Christ came, not only to do for us a work which we could not possibly do ourselves, but also to be the Exemplar whom we are to follow in the paths of righteousness and peace. I. OUR FIRST CARE SHOULD BE TO SERVE . He who is the Anointed of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 52:13-15

Notes on Isaiah 52:13-15 and Isaiah 53:1-12The most important portion of Isaiah, and of the Old Testament, commences here, and here should have been the beginning of a new chapter. It is the description of the suffering Messiah, and is continued to the close of the next chapter. As the closing verses of this chapter are connected with the following chapter, and as it is of great importance to have just views of the design of this portion of Isaiah, it is proper in this place to give an analysis... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 52:13

Isaiah 52:13. Behold, my servant, &c. This is the beginning of a new prophecy, continued from hence to the end of the next chapter, which, as has been justly observed by many, both ancient and modern interpreters, should have begun here. “The subject of Isaiah’s prophecy, from the fortieth chapter inclusive, has hitherto been, in general, the deliverance of the people of God. This includes in it three distinct parts: the deliverance of the Jews from the captivity of Babylon, the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 52:13-15

The servant’s suffering and glory (52:13-53:12)Just as people were startled at the sight of the servant’s great sufferings, so will they be startled at the sight of his great glory. They will be struck dumb, as it were, as they witness a sight more glorious than they or anyone else could ever have imagined (13-15).Many people find it hard to believe that God will give his servant such power and magnificence, because when they look at the servant they see just an ordinary person of insignificant... read more

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