Isaiah 52:13-14 NIV

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 52:14

As many were astonished at thee ,.... Not so much at the miracles he wrought, the doctrines he taught, and the work he did; or at his greatness and glory, at his exaltation and dignity, though very wonderful; as at his humiliation, the mean appearance he made, the low estate he was brought into; the sufferings and death which he underwent. These words are placed between the account of his exaltation and humiliation, and may be thought to have respect to both; and indeed it is astonishing... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 52:14

As many were astonished at thee "As many were astonished at him" - For עליך aleicha read עליו alaiv . So the Syriac, Chaldee, and Vulgate in a MS.; and so likewise two ancient MSS. His visage was so marred more than any man - Most interpreters understand this of the indignities offered to our blessed Lord: but Kimchi gives it another turn, and says, "It means the Jewish people, whom are considered by most nations as having an appearance different from all the people of the earth.... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 52:14

As many were astonied at thee. The world was "astonied" to see, in One come to deliver it, no outward show of grandeur or magnificence, no special beauty or "comeliness" ( Isaiah 53:2 ), but a Presence unattractive to the mass of men at all times, and in the end so cruelly marred and disfigured as to retain scarcely any resemblance to the ordinary form and face of man. The prophet, as Delitzsch says, sits at the foot of the cross on Calvary, and sees the Redeemer as he hung upon the... read more

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 52:14

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 52:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 52:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 52:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 52:13-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 52:13-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 52:14

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