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E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 53:12

divide = apportion, or assign. with = among. poured out. Only here (in the "latter" portion); and Isaiah 32:15 (the "former" portion). App-79 . an He was numbered. Quoted in Mark 15:28 . Luke 22:37 . App-79 . bare the sin. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 10:17 . Numbers 9:13 ; Numbers 18:32 ). Compare verses: Isaiah 53:4 , Isaiah 53:11 . See App-92 . sin. Not the same word as in Isaiah 53:10 . Hebrew. chata . made intercession = interposed. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 53:12

Isaiah 53:12. Therefore will I divide, &c.— "Therefore, I say, he shall become victorious over his most potent adversaries; because by choice he shall offer up his life, and submit to be accounted and treated as a transgressor; whereas his death was intended as a sacrifice for the sins of others, in virtue whereof, like a priest, he shall intercede even for the sins of Israel who slew him." Many things ought to be remarked in this prophesy; As, I. that one and the same person is spoken of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 53:12

12. divide—as a conqueror dividing the spoil after a victory (Psalms 2:8; Luke 11:22). him—for Him. with . . . great—HENGSTENBERG translates, "I will give Him the mighty for a portion"; so the Septuagint. But the parallel clause, "with the strong," favors English Version. His triumphs shall be not merely among the few and weak, but among the many and mighty. spoil . . . strong— (Colossians 2:15; compare Colossians 2:15- :). "With the great; with the mighty," may mean, as a great and mighty... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 53:10-12

The Servant satisfied 53:10-12This final stanza gives the explanation for the Servant’s submissive suffering for sinners and so completes the song. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 53:12

Because of His work and its results, God would exalt the Servant (cf. Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 5:12). He would give Him a reward with the many great ones whom He justified, and would divide this booty with the many who would become strong by virtue of His work for them (cf. Ephesians 4:8; Ephesians 6:10-17). Another interpretation sees Yahweh giving the Servant the many great ones (believers) as booty, specifically as a token of redemption completed. He would also give the Servant the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 53:1-12

1-3. The tenses are past (prophetic perfect), the future being viewed as already accomplished.1. The questions are asked by the prophet, and the implied answer is ’No one.’ None or few received the divine message, or recognised the working of Jehovah’s power in His Servant.Arm] cp. Isaiah 51:9; Isaiah 52:10.2. The people here speak. There was nothing in the servant’s appearance to attract them. Shall grow] RV ’grew.’ Before him] i.e. before God. Tender plant, etc.] not like a stately tree, but... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 53:12

(12) Therefore will I divide . . .—The “great” and the “powerful” are words which describe the kings and rulers of mankind. The Servant, once despised and forsaken, takes his place with them, though not in the same manner, or by the same means. We may have echoes of the words in our Lord’s language as to the “spoiling of the strong man” (Matthew 12:29) as to the contrast between the greatness of His Kingdom and that of the rulers and great ones of the world (Matthew 20:25; Mark 10:42; Luke... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Isaiah 53:1-12

The Offence of the Cross Isaiah 53:3 Galatians 5:11 Around the Cross a certain romantic interest has gathered, but what the Cross really stands for is an offence, a stumbling-block and a scandal to men. The Prophet Isaiah, with his piercing vision, saw the truth. In his prophecy of Christ he tells us that men shall see no beauty in Him that they should desire Him. The offence of the Cross has not yet ceased. Why? I. The Cross of Christ is the condemnation of the world. It was the condemnation... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Isaiah 53:1-12

5CHAPTER XXTHE SUFFERING SERVANTIsaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12WE are now arrived at the last of the passages on the Servant of the Lord. It is known to Christendom as the Fifty-third of Isaiah, but its verses have, unfortunately, been divided between two chapters, Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12. Before we attempt the interpretation of this high and solemn passage of Revelation, let us look at its position in our prophecy, and examine its structure.The peculiarities of the style and of the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Isaiah 53:1-12

CHAPTER 53 The Sinbearer and His Victory 1. The marred visage and His exaltation (Isaiah 52:13-15 ) 2. His life and His rejection by the nation (Isaiah 53:1-3 ) 3. The work of the Sinbearer: smitten, afflicted and bruised (Isaiah 53:4-6 ) 4. His submission and His deliverance (Isaiah 53:7-9 ) 5. His glorious reward (Isaiah 53:10-12 ) In “Messianic predictions,” at the close the reader will find hints on this great chapter. We do not repeat them here. The New Testament fully... read more

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