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But I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely the justice [due] to me is with Yahweh, and my recompense with my God.
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Even Christ Felt Failure
Commentators unanimously identify the speaker as the Messiah, who expresses a profound sense of disappointment. This feeling of having 'labored in vain' prophetically describes Jesus' earthly ministry, where He was largely rejected by His own people. This shows that even the most perfect servant of God can experience what feels like failure and discouragement.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then I said - I, the Messiah. In the previous verses He speaks of His appointment to the office of Messiah and of His dignity. The design he…
19th Century
Anglican
Then I said.—The accents of disappointment sound strangely coming from the lips of the true Servant; but the prophet had learned b…
Baptist
Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for naught, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work wi…
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16th Century
Protestant
And I said, In vain have I toiled. The Prophet here brings forward a grievous complaint in the name of the Church, yet in such a manner th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then I said The Messiah said, by way of objection, in a view of what treatment he should meet with, or when entered …
The great Author of redemption shows the authority for his work. The sword of his word slays the lusts of his people, and all at enmity with them. …
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13th Century
Catholic
Give ear, you islands. In this part, he describes the order of liberation in more detail. Regarding this, he does two things:
