Isaiah 53:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 53:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 53:2 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 53:2 — NIV
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Cross-References for Isaiah 53:2
“He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.”
Continues the description of the suffering servant.
“Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.”
Connects to the lack of outward appearance and rejection.
“and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.”
Relates to the humble beginnings and lack of earthly glory.
“rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.”
Links to the theme of Jesus taking on the form of a servant.
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.”
Related prophecy of the Messiah's humble origins.
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