Isaiah 52:13-15

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 52:15

So shall he sprinkle many nations ,.... This is not to be understood of water baptism, for though this has been administered in many nations, yet not by Christ, nor done by sprinkling; rather of the grace of the Spirit, which is expressed by water, and its application by sprinkling, and is of a cleansing and sanctifying nature, and which Gentiles are made partakers of; but better of the blood of Christ, called the blood of sprinkling, by which the conscience is purged from dead works, and... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 52:15

So shall he sprinkle many nations - I retain the common rendering, though I am by no means satisfied with it. " יזה yazzeh , frequent in the law, means only to sprinkle: but the water sprinkled is the accusative case; the thing on which has על al or אל el . Θαυμασονται, ό , makes the best apodosis. ינהג yenahag would do. ינהרו yinharu is used Isaiah 2:2 ; Jeremiah 31:12 ; Jeremiah 51:14 , but is unlike. 'Kings shall shut,' etc., is good, but seems to want a first... 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

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