Isaiah 53

Isaiah 53:1

our report] Chap. LII. 7. Unto the times of his being in the flesh, we finde these words applied in John XII. 37, 38. Rom. X. 16.

Isaiah 53:5

Stripes] Mat. XXVI. 67. and XXVII. 16.

Isaiah 53:7

Opened not his mouth] Mat. XXVI. 39, 42. 1 Pet. II. 23. Acts VIII. 32.

Isaiah 53:8

He was taken from prison, and from judgement] From all those harsh and cruel courses, as under pretence of judgement were exercised upon our Saviour, whereby his life was taken from him.

Isaiah 53:9

And he made his grave, &c.] His burial was at the disposal of wicked ones, and of rich ones, or Rulers, at his death. They not only took his life from him, but disposed of his burial at their pleasure.

Isaiah 53:10

he shall] Christ shall die no more, but live and reigne for ever.

Isaiah 53:11

by his Knowledge] Objectively. The words of God the Father.

justifie many] The maine fruit and effect of Christs Passion.

many] So, 12. Matth. XX. 28. and XXVI. 28. Rom. V. 15, 19.

Isaiah 53:12

Therefore I will divide him] God the Father will.

a portion with the great, and he shall] God would bestow many upon him, or give many unto him, to be his subjects; whether with an allusion to a portion of inheritance, or distribution of spoils, it is indifferent. This intimates the numerous, or rather innumerable multitude of those that should be converted unto Christ.

was numbred with the transgressors.] Mat. XXVII. 38. Marke XV. 27, 28. Barrabbas let loose, rather then he should be let live.

made intercession] Luke XXIII. 34. Yet may relate further, to Christs intercession, which still continueth, Rom. VIII. 34. Heb. VII. 25. and IX. 24. 1 John II. 1, 2.