Can God rescue us from the problems we face? Can he save us from oppressive world powers? Can he break the power of our sin and help us deal with its consequences? Isaiah answers these questions with a resounding yes! The prophet’s words sometimes overwhelm us with their beauty. At other times, his piercing words reveal our sin and drive us to our knees. Isaiah’s own ministry began with a visio…
1¿Quién ha creído a nuestro anuncio? ¿y sobre quién se ha manifestado el brazo de Jehová?
2Subirá cual renuevo delante de él, y como raíz de tierra seca; no hay parecer en él, ni hermosura; le veremos, mas sin atractivo para que le deseemos.
3Despreciado y desechado entre los hombres, varón de dolores, experimentado en quebranto; y como que escondimos de él el rostro, fue menospreciado, y no lo estimamos.
4Ciertamente llevó él nuestras enfermedades, y sufrió nuestros dolores; y nosotros le tuvimos por azotado, por herido de Dios y abatido.
5Mas él herido fue por nuestras rebeliones, molido por nuestros pecados; el castigo de nuestra paz fue sobre él, y por su llaga fuimos nosotros curados.
6Todos nosotros nos descarriamos como ovejas, cada cual se apartó por su camino; mas Jehová cargó en él el pecado de todos nosotros.
7Angustiado él, y afligido, no abrió su boca; como cordero fue llevado al matadero; y como oveja delante de sus trasquiladores, enmudeció, y no abrió su boca.
8Por cárcel y por juicio fue quitado; y su generación, ¿quién la contará? Porque fue cortado de la tierra de los vivientes, y por la rebelión de mi pueblo fue herido.
9Y se dispuso con los impíos su sepultura, mas con los ricos fue en su muerte; aunque nunca hizo maldad, ni hubo engaño en su boca.
10Con todo eso, Jehová quiso quebrantarlo, sujetándole a padecimiento. Cuando haya puesto su vida en expiación por el pecado, verá linaje, vivirá por largos días, y la voluntad de Jehová será en su mano prosperada.
11Verá el fruto de la aflicción de su alma, y quedará satisfecho; por su conocimiento justificará mi siervo justo a muchos, y llevará las iniquidades de ellos.
12Por tanto, yo le daré parte con los grandes, y con los fuertes repartirá despojos; por cuanto derramó su vida hasta la muerte, y fue contado con los pecadores, habiendo él llevado el pecado de muchos, y orado por los transgresores.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 53:1 our message: The identity of the speaker has been debated—the main possibilities are (1) a f…
53:1 our message: The identity of the speaker has been debated—the main possibilities are (1) a faithful remnant of Israel, and (2) Isaiah himself. Most likely, Isaiah the prophet was speaking for and with Israel. • powerful arm: God’s strength, so dramatically described in the previous chapters (see 50:2; 51:5, 9; 52:10), would actually manifest itself in weakness and apparent helplessness through the servant’s humiliation and exaltation (see 1 Cor 1:27-30).
II
Versículo 2
II. 53:2 a tender green shoot . . . in dry ground: Such a plant is vulnerable to extinction (cp. 37:2…
53:2 a tender green shoot . . . in dry ground: Such a plant is vulnerable to extinction (cp. 37:27). It can hardly stay alive for itself, let alone provide anything for anyone else. • nothing beautiful or majestic: The servant appeared to have no greatness or self-evident royal splendor (see 52:13-15). • nothing to attract us to him: People like their leaders to be physically attractive and personally charismatic. The servant would be neither.
III
Versículo 3
III. 53:3 a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief (or a man of pains, acquainted with illness)…
53:3 a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief (or a man of pains, acquainted with illness): The servant would fully experience the effects of sin and the Fall. • we did not care: Because people would fail to see how such a weak, insignificant person could do anything beneficial for them, they would be unconcerned about his suffering.
IV
Versículo 4
IV. 53:4 The callous world would assume that the servant somehow brought his suffering on himself, ne…
53:4 The callous world would assume that the servant somehow brought his suffering on himself, never realizing that he was suffering for them. • troubles . . . punishment: These descriptions of the servant’s humiliation contrast with the descriptions of his exaltation.
V
Versículo 5
V. 53:5 he was pierced: See also Zech 12:10. • crushed . . . beaten . . . whipped: These were typica…
53:5 he was pierced: See also Zech 12:10. • crushed . . . beaten . . . whipped: These were typically punishments for crimes. Sin is a crime against God. • be whole: Hebrew shalom, usually translated “peace.” Shalom means to experience wholeness in body, in mind, and in relationships with others. The servant would be injured so that humanity can be whole and healthy in all aspects of life (see also Isa 57:18). We do not need to suffer divine condemnation for our sins because the servant has already done so (see Gal 1:4).
VI
Versículo 6
VI. 53:6 strayed away . . . left God’s paths: These are metaphors for sin (see also Rom 3:10-18).
53:6 strayed away . . . left God’s paths: These are metaphors for sin (see also Rom 3:10-18).
VII
Versículo 7
VII. 53:7-8 The Ethiopian eunuch was reading this passage when Philip met him (Acts 8:32-33).
53:7-8 The Ethiopian eunuch was reading this passage when Philip met him (Acts 8:32-33).
53:7 See 1 Pet 2:21-25 for the fulfillment of this prophecy in Jesus Christ.
VIII
Versículo 8
VIII. 53:8 Unjustly condemned: The servant will be given no legal protection or proper defense. • cut s…
53:8 Unjustly condemned: The servant will be given no legal protection or proper defense. • cut short in midstream: To die in midlife was understood to be God’s judgment.
IX
Versículo 9
IX. 53:9 no wrong . . . never deceived anyone: See 1 Pet 2:21-25. • in a rich man’s grave: Literally …
53:9 no wrong . . . never deceived anyone: See 1 Pet 2:21-25. • in a rich man’s grave: Literally he was with the rich in his death (see Matt 27:57-61). Although the Bible often considers riches as a blessing from God, it regularly condemns the rich as crooked and oppressive. The point here might be ironic: This good man would be buried with oppressors.
X
Versículo 10
X. 53:10-12 The final stanza of the poem first explains why the servant suffered and was treated unj…
53:10-12 The final stanza of the poem first explains why the servant suffered and was treated unjustly in the place of others; it then explains what the result of that obedience would be.
53:10 The servant’s grief would accomplish a greater good; the forgiveness and reconciliation of sinful humanity. Note also God’s good plan to prosper and exalt the servant. • when his life is made an offering for sin: The suffering of the servant provided a substitute for others, just as the animal sacrifices in the Temple did. • Having many descendants and enjoying a long life are rewards for godly and wise living (see Prov 3:2; 17:6; 20:7). Because the servant left his fate in his God’s hands, he would receive eternal rewards from the God who vindicates the righteous (see Phil 2:9-11).
XI
Versículo 11
XI. 53:11 his experience (literally his knowledge): This clearly does not refer to intellectual knowl…
53:11 his experience (literally his knowledge): This clearly does not refer to intellectual knowledge but to all that the servant would experience in his obedience, suffering, and intimate relationship with God. • The servant’s righteous obedience enables people to be put right with God (see Gen 15:6; Rom 5:18-19), for he will bear all their sins.
XII
Versículo 12
XII. 53:12 the honors: See Phil 2:9-11. • He was counted among the rebels: Rebels (Hebrew poshe‘im) is…
53:12 the honors: See Phil 2:9-11. • He was counted among the rebels: Rebels (Hebrew poshe‘im) is a stronger word than sinners and is a key word in Isaiah. It refers to those who are in willful defiance of a lawful authority, in this case, God. • interceded for rebels: The servant would pray for sinners in the midst of his suffering (see Exod 32:30; Luke 23:34).
Antiguo Testamento
Isaiah — Capítulo 53
Can God rescue us from the problems we face? Can he save us from oppressive world powers? Can he break the power of our sin and help us deal with its consequences? Isaiah answers these questions with a resounding yes! The prophet’s words sometimes overwhelm us with their beauty. At other times, his piercing words reveal our sin and drive us to our knees. Isaiah’s own ministry began with a visio…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1¿Quién ha creído a nuestro anuncio? ¿y sobre quién se ha manifestado el brazo de Jehová?
2Subirá cual renuevo delante de él, y como raíz de tierra seca; no hay parecer en él, ni hermosura; le veremos, mas sin atractivo para que le deseemos.
3Despreciado y desechado entre los hombres, varón de dolores, experimentado en quebranto; y como que escondimos de él el rostro, fue menospreciado, y no lo estimamos.
4Ciertamente llevó él nuestras enfermedades, y sufrió nuestros dolores; y nosotros le tuvimos por azotado, por herido de Dios y abatido.
5Mas él herido fue por nuestras rebeliones, molido por nuestros pecados; el castigo de nuestra paz fue sobre él, y por su llaga fuimos nosotros curados.
6Todos nosotros nos descarriamos como ovejas, cada cual se apartó por su camino; mas Jehová cargó en él el pecado de todos nosotros.
7Angustiado él, y afligido, no abrió su boca; como cordero fue llevado al matadero; y como oveja delante de sus trasquiladores, enmudeció, y no abrió su boca.
8Por cárcel y por juicio fue quitado; y su generación, ¿quién la contará? Porque fue cortado de la tierra de los vivientes, y por la rebelión de mi pueblo fue herido.
9Y se dispuso con los impíos su sepultura, mas con los ricos fue en su muerte; aunque nunca hizo maldad, ni hubo engaño en su boca.
10Con todo eso, Jehová quiso quebrantarlo, sujetándole a padecimiento. Cuando haya puesto su vida en expiación por el pecado, verá linaje, vivirá por largos días, y la voluntad de Jehová será en su mano prosperada.
11Verá el fruto de la aflicción de su alma, y quedará satisfecho; por su conocimiento justificará mi siervo justo a muchos, y llevará las iniquidades de ellos.
12Por tanto, yo le daré parte con los grandes, y con los fuertes repartirá despojos; por cuanto derramó su vida hasta la muerte, y fue contado con los pecadores, habiendo él llevado el pecado de muchos, y orado por los transgresores.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 53:1 our message: The identity of the speaker has been debated—the main possibilities are (1) a f…
Versículo 2
II. 53:2 a tender green shoot . . . in dry ground: Such a plant is vulnerable to extinction (cp. 37:2…
Versículo 3
III. 53:3 a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief (or a man of pains, acquainted with illness)…
Versículo 4
IV. 53:4 The callous world would assume that the servant somehow brought his suffering on himself, ne…
Versículo 5
V. 53:5 he was pierced: See also Zech 12:10. • crushed . . . beaten . . . whipped: These were typica…
Versículo 6
VI. 53:6 strayed away . . . left God’s paths: These are metaphors for sin (see also Rom 3:10-18).
Versículo 7
VII. 53:7-8 The Ethiopian eunuch was reading this passage when Philip met him (Acts 8:32-33).
Versículo 8
VIII. 53:8 Unjustly condemned: The servant will be given no legal protection or proper defense. • cut s…
Versículo 9
IX. 53:9 no wrong . . . never deceived anyone: See 1 Pet 2:21-25. • in a rich man’s grave: Literally …
Versículo 10
X. 53:10-12 The final stanza of the poem first explains why the servant suffered and was treated unj…
Versículo 11
XI. 53:11 his experience (literally his knowledge): This clearly does not refer to intellectual knowl…
Versículo 12
XII. 53:12 the honors: See Phil 2:9-11. • He was counted among the rebels: Rebels (Hebrew poshe‘im) is…