Isa. 53:1, 2: "To whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? for he
shall grow up before him as a tender plant," etc. That _HE_ that the
prophet speaks of, as it is most natural to understand, is the arm of
the Lord, spoken of in the first verse, and in the two foregoing
Chapter s, as in the 5th a... [ Continue Reading ]
Isa. 53:2. This verse has respect to Christ's appearance in mean and
low circumstances, without outward pomp and splendor. Great outward
glory is in Scripture often compared to a tree growing high and large,
and flourishing in its pride, Psalms 37:35; Daniel 4:10, etc. Isaiah
10:33; Isaiah 10:34; Ez... [ Continue Reading ]
Isa. 53:11. "By His knowledge." The word for 'knowledge' here is very
often used for 'righteousness,' 'holiness,' and 'piety.' See Job
21:22; Job 33:3; Job 36:12; Psalms 119:66; Proverbs 1:4; Proverbs 1:7;
Proverbs 1:22; Proverbs 1:29; Proverbs 2:5 [ Continue Reading ]
Isa. 53:12. "Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and
he shall divide the spoil with the strong." Intending at least partly
that Christ's portion should be the most perfect and glorious kingdom
of the earth, the most wise, opulent, and learned nations of the
world. Psalms 45:12, "An... [ Continue Reading ]