Isaiah 53:5 (KJV):
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
A prophecy about Jesus, showing that His suffering brings healing to those who believe.
Isaiah 53:5 (KJV) with Hebrew and Strong’s Concordance:
Hebrew Text with Strong’s Numbers:
וְהוּא (H1931) מְחֹלָל (H2490) מִפְּשָׁעֵינוּ (H6588) מְדֻכָּא (H1792) מֵעֲוֺנֹתֵינוּ (H5771) מוּסַר (H4148) שְׁלוֹמֵנוּ (H7965) עָלָיו (H5921) וּבַחֲבֻרָתוֹ (H2250) נִרְפָּא־לָנוּ (H7495).
Transliteration with Strong’s Concordance Numbers:
“V’hu-H1931 mecholal-H2490 mip’sha’einu-H6588; meduka-H1792 me’avonoteinu-H5771; musar-H4148 sh’lomenu-H7965 alav-H5921; u’vachavurato-H2250 nirpa-lanu-H7495.”
Key Hebrew Words and Their Meanings:
- וְהוּא (V’hu – H1931) → But he
- מְחֹלָל (Mecholal – H2490) → Wounded, pierced, profaned
- מִפְּשָׁעֵינוּ (Mip’sha’einu – H6588) → For our transgressions, rebellion
- מְדֻכָּא (Meduka – H1792) → Bruised, crushed, oppressed
- מֵעֲוֺנֹתֵינוּ (Me’avonoteinu – H5771) → For our iniquities, guilt
- מוּסַר (Musar – H4148) → Chastisement, discipline, correction
- שְׁלוֹמֵנוּ (Sh’lomenu – H7965) → Our peace, well-being, completeness
- עָלָיו (Alav – H5921) → Upon him, on him
- וּבַחֲבֻרָתוֹ (U’vachavurato – H2250) → By his stripes, wounds, scourging
- נִרְפָּא־לָנוּ (Nirpa-lanu – H7495) → We are healed, restored, made whole
Expanded Meaning and Explanation:
- “But he was wounded for our transgressions” → Jesus was pierced and afflicted because of our sins, fulfilling the prophecy of His crucifixion.
- “He was bruised for our iniquities” → He suffered crushing pain to bear the punishment for our wrongdoings.
- “The chastisement of our peace was upon him” → The suffering He endured brought us peace with God, reconciling us.
- “With his stripes we are healed” → His wounds and sacrifice provide spiritual, emotional, and physical healing to those who believe in Him.
Conclusion:
Isaiah 53:5 is a powerful prophecy about Jesus’ atoning sacrifice, showing that His suffering brings salvation, peace, and healing. This verse highlights God’s love, mercy, and redemptive plan through Christ.
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