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A Portrait of the Rejected Messiah
Commentators overwhelmingly identify the figure in this verse—one "despised by man" and "abhorred by the nation"—as a prophecy of Jesus Christ. They see a direct fulfillment in how Jesus was rejected, condemned by his own nation, and submitted himself as a "servant of rulers" like the Sanhedrin and Pilate, all for the sake of salvation.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 49:7
18th Century
Theologian
Thus says the Lord – This verse contains a promise of the future honor that should await the Redeemer, and of the success which should crown…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 49:7
19th Century
Bishop
To him whom man despiseth. —Literally, to one despised of soul, where “soul” may either stand for “men” as in th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 49:7
19th Century
Preacher
Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth,
Who is …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 49:7
16th Century
Theologian
Thus saith Jehovah. Isaiah pursues the same subject, so that the people, when they were afflicted by that terrible calamity, might cherish…
John Gill
On Isaiah 49:7
17th Century
Pastor
Thus says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One ,
&c.] These are all the titles of the Father of Christ…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 49:7–12
17th Century
Minister
The Father is the Lord, the Redeemer, and Holy One of Israel, sending the Son to be the Redeemer. Man, whom he came to save, treated him with conte…