What is the meaning of Isaiah 53:10? Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer • This line reminds us that Jesus’ sufferings were not accidental; they were foreordained by God’s purpose (Acts 2:23; Revelation 13:8). • “Crush” underscores the real, physical agony of the cross (Matthew 27:26–50) and the spiritual weight of our sin laid on Him (2 Corinthians 5:21). • The Father’s willingness to “cause Him to suffer” displays both the depth of divine justice and the height of divine love (Romans 5:8; John 3:16). and when His soul is made a guilt offering • Under the Law, the guilt offering dealt with sin plus its debt (Leviticus 5:14–19). Jesus fulfilled that shadow, paying not only for sin’s penalty but also its liability (Hebrews 9:14). • His “soul” (His entire life) was presented voluntarily (John 10:17–18), satisfying God’s righteous requirement once for all (Hebrews 10:10). He will see His offspring • Though cut off in death, Christ would “see” spiritual descendants—everyone who believes (John 1:12–13; Galatians 3:26). • The church is His family, born through His sacrifice (Hebrews 2:10–13; Isaiah 54:1). He will prolong His days • Resurrection reverses the crushing. Jesus lives forever (Revelation 1:18). • “Prolong” guarantees an unending priesthood (Hebrews 7:24–25) and eternal kingship (Luke 1:32–33). and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand • Everything the Father planned will succeed through the risen Son (Philippians 2:9–11). • Salvation spreads, the kingdom advances, and judgment will be executed—all “in His hand” (Matthew 28:18; 1 Corinthians 15:25–28). summary Isaiah 53:10 reveals the breathtaking paradox of the gospel: the Father purposed the Son’s crushing so that sin could be atoned for, a redeemed people could be born, their Savior could live forever, and God’s saving plan could triumph. Jesus’ suffering was intentional, His offering sufficient, His resurrection certain, and His mission unstoppable. |
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