Isaiah 53:5 meaning and explanation

But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 53:5, Berean Standard Bible

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These words come from the fourth Servant Song, where the prophet speaks for a community looking back on one who suffered. They once thought the Servant was struck by God for his own sin, but now they see that his wounds were for them.

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