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Isaiah 50:6
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The Servant’s Obedience
5The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back. 6I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. 7Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And my cheeks to them that plunked off the hair - The greatest indignity that could possibly be offered. See the note on Isa 7:20 (note). I hid not my face from shame and spitting - Another instance of the utmost contempt and detestation. It was ordered by the law of Moses as a severe punishment, carrying with it a lasting disgrace; Deu 25:9. Among the Medes it was highly offensive to spit in any one's presence, Herod. 1:99; and so likewise among the Persians, Xenophon, Cyrop. Lib. i., p. 18. "They abhor me; they flee far from me; They forbear not to spit in my face." Job 30:10. "And Jehovah said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days?" Num 22:14. On which place Sir John Chardin remarks, that "spitting before any one, or spitting upon the ground in speaking of any one's actions, is through the east an expression of extreme detestation." - Harmer's Observ. 2:509. See also, of the same notions of the Arabs in this respect, Niebuhr, Description de l'Arabie, p. 26. It so evidently appears that in those countries spitting has ever been an expression of the utmost detestation, that the learned doubt whether in the passages of Scripture above quoted any thing more is meant than spitting, - not in the face, which perhaps the words do not necessarily imply, - but only in the presence of the person affronted. But in this place it certainly means spitting in the face; so it is understood in St. Luke, where our Lord plainly refers to this prophecy: "All things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished; for he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked and spitefully entreated, and spitted on, εμπτυσθησεται, "Luk 18:31, Luk 18:32, which was in fact fulfilled; και ηρξεαντο τινες εμπτυειν αυτῳ, "and some began to spit on him," Mar 14:65, Mar 15:19. If spitting in a person's presence was such an indignity, how much more spitting in his face?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
smiters--with scourges and with the open hand (Isa 52:14; Mar 14:65). Literally fulfilled (Mat 27:26; Mat 26:27; Luk 18:33). To "pluck the hair" is the highest insult that can be offered an Oriental (Sa2 10:4; Lam 3:30). "I gave" implies the voluntary nature of His sufferings; His example corresponds to His precept (Mat 5:39). spitting--To spit in another's presence is an insult in the East, much more on one; most of all in the face (Job 30:10; Mat 27:30; Luk 18:32).
John Gill Bible Commentary
I gave my back to the smiters,.... To Pontius Pilate, and those he ordered to scourge him, Mat 27:26. and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair; of the beard; which, is painful, so a great indignity and affront. The Septuagint renders it, "and my cheeks to blows"; , a word used by the evangelists when they speak of Christ being smitten and stricken with the palms of men's hands, and seem to refer to this passage, Mar 14:65, I hid not my face from shame and spitting; or from shameful spitting; they spit in his face, and exposed him to shame, and which was a shameful usage of him, and yet he took it patiently, Mat 26:67, these are all instances of great shame and reproach; as what is more reproachful among us, or more exposes a man, than to be stripped of his clothes, receive lashes on his bare back, and that in public? in which ignominious manner Christ was used: or what reckoned more scandalous, than for a man to have his beard plucked by a mob? which used to be done by rude and wanton boys, to such as were accounted idiots, and little better than brutes (x); and nothing is more affronting than to spit in a man's face. So Job was used, which he mentions as a great indignity done to him, Job 30:10. With some people, and in some countries, particular places, that were mean and despicable, were appointed for that use particularly to spit in. Hence Aristippus the philosopher, being shown a fine room in a house, beautifully and richly paved, spat in the face of the owner of it; at which he being angry, and resenting it, the philosopher replied, that he had not a fitter place to spit in (y). (x) "------------barbam tibi vellunt Lascivi pueri", Horace. "Idcirco stolidam praebet tibi vellere barbara Jupiter?" Persius, Satyr. 2. (y) Laertius in Vita Aristippi.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
50:6 beat me . . . pulled out my beard . . . mockery and spitting: These connections with the experience of Jesus at his crucifixion are too close to be coincidental—Jesus is the true suffering servant (see Matt 27:27-31).
Isaiah 50:6
The Servant’s Obedience
5The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back. 6I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. 7Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.
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The Holy of Holies (Cd Quality)
By Leonard Ravenhill7.5K50:21Holiness Of GodEXO 2:11ISA 50:6JHN 17:1HEB 13:12In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the hardships and sufferings that the apostle Paul endured in his ministry. He mentions Paul being lashed, hung on a piece of wood, and experiencing shipwrecks and stonings. Despite all these challenges, Paul remained steadfast in his faith and relied on God's mercy. The speaker also discusses the power of the Holy Spirit and how it is described in the Bible. He compares the different words for love in Greek and emphasizes the awe-inspiring nature of the chapter being discussed.
Prayer and Revival - Part 2
By Bill McLeod2.1K45:53Revival PrayingISA 40:22ISA 50:6ISA 57:15LUK 23:34HEB 13:131PE 2:23In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of the world and suggests that God is sending judgments upon North America. He references Ezekiel 14:21, which mentions four sore judgments: war, famine, pestilence, and wild beasts. The speaker points out instances of bears and cougars attacking humans in Canada as examples of these judgments. Additionally, he mentions the disappearance of fish in the oceans as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. The sermon then transitions to discussing the humility of Jesus Christ and the greatness of God. The speaker emphasizes the need for Christians to have a proper understanding of God's greatness and the humility displayed by Jesus during his crucifixion.
The Passion of Christ
By Chuck Smith2.0K40:46Cross of ChristPSA 68:21PRO 27:1ISA 50:6ISA 52:13LUK 22:22LUK 22:37In this sermon, the preacher begins by expressing gratitude for the sacrifice of Jesus and the immense love that God has shown through it. The sermon then addresses the questions raised by the film "The Passion of Christ," including who was responsible for Jesus' death and why God allowed him to die. The preacher turns to Isaiah 53 to shed light on these questions, emphasizing that Jesus willingly endured suffering and rejection for the sake of humanity's sins. The sermon concludes by pointing to the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and the need for forgiveness.
Epistle 234
By George Fox0ISA 9:6ISA 50:6JHN 3:201CO 13:7EPH 4:1EPH 6:10COL 1:13COL 2:81PE 3:18REV 12:17George Fox preaches about the importance of patience, love, and meekness in overcoming evil inventions, traditions, and self-righteousness. He emphasizes the victory of the Lamb, Jesus Christ, over unclean spirits and the importance of following His example of suffering and forgiveness. Fox encourages putting on courage, patience, and loyalty to the King who conquered all, walking in righteousness, peace, and truth, and feeling the power of God working within. He highlights the power of God that brings peace, unity, and strength, enabling believers to overcome darkness and be filled with revelation and inspiration.
Epistle 208
By George Fox0ISA 50:6DAN 8:25MAT 26:67LUK 23:34JHN 8:441CO 3:71CO 9:242CO 10:4EPH 2:16EPH 4:1EPH 6:10COL 1:13COL 2:8COL 2:23HEB 12:11PE 3:18REV 11:8REV 17:14George Fox preaches about the importance of patience, love, and meekness in overcoming the challenges and temptations of the world, emphasizing the need to follow the example of Christ in suffering unjustly and forgiving others. He encourages believers to put on courage, loyalty to their King, and faith in the power of God that conquers all things, leading them out of tribulation and into peace. By dwelling in the power of God, living in unity, and being at peace with one another, believers can experience the strength and victory that comes from God's dominion and life.
Hebrews Chapter 10 the Finisher of Our Faith
By A.B. Simpson0PerseveranceFaithISA 50:6HEB 2:13HEB 12:2A.B. Simpson emphasizes in his sermon on Hebrews Chapter 10 that Jesus Christ is both the Author and Finisher of our faith, illustrating how He serves as our ultimate example of faith through His life, trials, and triumphs. He explains that Christ not only inspires our faith through His words and works but also educates and strengthens it through our trials. Simpson encourages believers to look to Jesus for guidance and strength, reminding them that faith is a journey where we must run with patience, keeping our eyes fixed on Him. He concludes by urging the congregation to actively live out their faith in daily life, reflecting Christ's love and power in their actions.
Vi. to Marion Mcnaught, When Persecuted for Her Principles
By Samuel Rutherford0PSA 44:17PSA 119:92ISA 50:6HAB 2:3MAT 18:21ROM 12:192CO 4:8HEB 10:361PE 2:23Samuel Rutherford encourages a beloved sister to endure persecution and suffering by looking to the example of Jesus Christ, who endured insults and pain without retaliation, entrusting Himself to God's righteous judgment. He urges her to embrace the marks of Christ, reminding her that the war between good and evil has been ongoing for centuries. Rutherford advises her to hold fast to her faith, remain patient, forgive her enemies, and trust in God's timing for deliverance, emphasizing that those who believe will not be overcome. He concludes by exhorting her to find strength and comfort in the midst of trials, rejoicing in the opportunity to bear reproaches for Christ.
A Sea of Blood, Wrath, Sin, Sorrow, Misery
By Thomas Brooks0Christ's SacrificeRedemptionPSA 103:12ISA 50:6JHN 3:16ROM 8:12CO 7:1GAL 3:13HEB 12:21PE 2:241JN 1:9REV 1:5Thomas Brooks emphasizes the immense suffering that Jesus endured for humanity's salvation, portraying it as a 'sea of blood, wrath, sin, sorrow, and misery.' He highlights Christ's unwavering resolve to bear the weight of divine wrath and the punishment for our sins without complaint. Brooks reassures believers that through Christ's sacrifice, they are freed from all enemies, including sin and death, and encourages them to purify themselves in response to God's promises. The sermon calls for a deep reverence for God and a commitment to holiness.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And my cheeks to them that plunked off the hair - The greatest indignity that could possibly be offered. See the note on Isa 7:20 (note). I hid not my face from shame and spitting - Another instance of the utmost contempt and detestation. It was ordered by the law of Moses as a severe punishment, carrying with it a lasting disgrace; Deu 25:9. Among the Medes it was highly offensive to spit in any one's presence, Herod. 1:99; and so likewise among the Persians, Xenophon, Cyrop. Lib. i., p. 18. "They abhor me; they flee far from me; They forbear not to spit in my face." Job 30:10. "And Jehovah said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days?" Num 22:14. On which place Sir John Chardin remarks, that "spitting before any one, or spitting upon the ground in speaking of any one's actions, is through the east an expression of extreme detestation." - Harmer's Observ. 2:509. See also, of the same notions of the Arabs in this respect, Niebuhr, Description de l'Arabie, p. 26. It so evidently appears that in those countries spitting has ever been an expression of the utmost detestation, that the learned doubt whether in the passages of Scripture above quoted any thing more is meant than spitting, - not in the face, which perhaps the words do not necessarily imply, - but only in the presence of the person affronted. But in this place it certainly means spitting in the face; so it is understood in St. Luke, where our Lord plainly refers to this prophecy: "All things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished; for he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked and spitefully entreated, and spitted on, εμπτυσθησεται, "Luk 18:31, Luk 18:32, which was in fact fulfilled; και ηρξεαντο τινες εμπτυειν αυτῳ, "and some began to spit on him," Mar 14:65, Mar 15:19. If spitting in a person's presence was such an indignity, how much more spitting in his face?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
smiters--with scourges and with the open hand (Isa 52:14; Mar 14:65). Literally fulfilled (Mat 27:26; Mat 26:27; Luk 18:33). To "pluck the hair" is the highest insult that can be offered an Oriental (Sa2 10:4; Lam 3:30). "I gave" implies the voluntary nature of His sufferings; His example corresponds to His precept (Mat 5:39). spitting--To spit in another's presence is an insult in the East, much more on one; most of all in the face (Job 30:10; Mat 27:30; Luk 18:32).
John Gill Bible Commentary
I gave my back to the smiters,.... To Pontius Pilate, and those he ordered to scourge him, Mat 27:26. and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair; of the beard; which, is painful, so a great indignity and affront. The Septuagint renders it, "and my cheeks to blows"; , a word used by the evangelists when they speak of Christ being smitten and stricken with the palms of men's hands, and seem to refer to this passage, Mar 14:65, I hid not my face from shame and spitting; or from shameful spitting; they spit in his face, and exposed him to shame, and which was a shameful usage of him, and yet he took it patiently, Mat 26:67, these are all instances of great shame and reproach; as what is more reproachful among us, or more exposes a man, than to be stripped of his clothes, receive lashes on his bare back, and that in public? in which ignominious manner Christ was used: or what reckoned more scandalous, than for a man to have his beard plucked by a mob? which used to be done by rude and wanton boys, to such as were accounted idiots, and little better than brutes (x); and nothing is more affronting than to spit in a man's face. So Job was used, which he mentions as a great indignity done to him, Job 30:10. With some people, and in some countries, particular places, that were mean and despicable, were appointed for that use particularly to spit in. Hence Aristippus the philosopher, being shown a fine room in a house, beautifully and richly paved, spat in the face of the owner of it; at which he being angry, and resenting it, the philosopher replied, that he had not a fitter place to spit in (y). (x) "------------barbam tibi vellunt Lascivi pueri", Horace. "Idcirco stolidam praebet tibi vellere barbara Jupiter?" Persius, Satyr. 2. (y) Laertius in Vita Aristippi.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
50:6 beat me . . . pulled out my beard . . . mockery and spitting: These connections with the experience of Jesus at his crucifixion are too close to be coincidental—Jesus is the true suffering servant (see Matt 27:27-31).