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An Unjust 'Justice'
The phrase "by oppression and judgment he was taken away" points to a corrupt legal proceeding. Commentators explain that the Servant's death was not a random act of mob violence but was carried out under the guise of a formal, yet fundamentally unjust, trial. This prophecy was fulfilled in the mock trials of Jesus before his crucifixion.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 53:8
18th Century
Theologian
He was taken from prison - Margin, ‘Away by distress and judgment.’ The general idea in this verse is that the sufferings which he endured f…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 53:8
19th Century
Bishop
He was taken from prison ... —The Hebrew preposition permits this rendering, which is adopted by many commentators as des…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 53:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearer is dumb, so he opens not his mouth. He was taken from prison and fr…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 53:8
16th Century
Theologian
From prison and judgment. There are various ways in which this passage is interpreted. Some think that the Prophet continues the argument …
John Gill
On Isaiah 53:8
17th Century
Pastor
He was taken from prison, and from judgment
After he had suffered and died, and made satisfaction to divine justice;…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 53:4–9
17th Century
Minister
These verses provide an account of Christ's sufferings and also of their purpose. It was for our sins, and in our place, that our Lord Jesus suffer…