I would like to correct a misleading translation that happens everytime any other translation is used besides KJV or the original texts, which causes chaos. You stated that the Bible states," He was despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed GIM NOT." Surely he hath borne OUR griefs, and carried OUR sorrows, yet we esteemed Him Stricken, smitten OF God, and afflicted. This last part is explained in Matthew 8:17 and the following verses in Isaiah 53. Look at V. 8 and 10-12. People with sin, do not like their sins exposed so they tend to hide, especially from the one who is going to bare and die for those sins. Remember, that God willingly gave His only and most precious sinless Son as an offering of sacrifice to the world so that we may be saved as He too loved us, but unlike Christ, we didn't deserve His love, but He loved us anyway, enough to allow His Son to endure the cruelty of man. Thank you and God Bless you!
Raeann PeckMay 24, 2016
I too am so grateful for your insights and in the past have felt so confused bu this scripture. Thank you for the enlightenment and inspiration.
Sharon CooperMay 24, 2016
We have a group of five sisters that have been studying ISAIAH for almost two years. When I read your commentary on ISAIAH, I was deeply moved and enlightened by your comments. You have given a great service to us that love ISAIAH and great insights as to how to further understand this sometimes difficult book. 'Great are the words of ISAIAH.
Laurel Lee PedersenMay 23, 2016
Dear Maurine - This was such a blessing to read! I have saved it and hope to read it again to help me comprehend the depth of our dear Savior's atonement. Thank you again for sharing.
David TooneMay 23, 2016
Thank you for for recognizing that He was treated by some a a leaper. I had not recognized that before. It humbles me to realize that I can never comprehend the extent of his suffering.........only offer my feeble gratitude for the great blessings He gives to me, to my family, to all of us, His family!
PJMay 23, 2016
Thank you for the enlightenment.
Kathy DavisMay 23, 2016
Thank you. Your insight into this scripture is outstanding. I understand it so much better now.
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SallyDecember 27, 2023
I would like to correct a misleading translation that happens everytime any other translation is used besides KJV or the original texts, which causes chaos. You stated that the Bible states," He was despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed GIM NOT." Surely he hath borne OUR griefs, and carried OUR sorrows, yet we esteemed Him Stricken, smitten OF God, and afflicted. This last part is explained in Matthew 8:17 and the following verses in Isaiah 53. Look at V. 8 and 10-12. People with sin, do not like their sins exposed so they tend to hide, especially from the one who is going to bare and die for those sins. Remember, that God willingly gave His only and most precious sinless Son as an offering of sacrifice to the world so that we may be saved as He too loved us, but unlike Christ, we didn't deserve His love, but He loved us anyway, enough to allow His Son to endure the cruelty of man. Thank you and God Bless you!
Raeann PeckMay 24, 2016
I too am so grateful for your insights and in the past have felt so confused bu this scripture. Thank you for the enlightenment and inspiration.
Sharon CooperMay 24, 2016
We have a group of five sisters that have been studying ISAIAH for almost two years. When I read your commentary on ISAIAH, I was deeply moved and enlightened by your comments. You have given a great service to us that love ISAIAH and great insights as to how to further understand this sometimes difficult book. 'Great are the words of ISAIAH.
Laurel Lee PedersenMay 23, 2016
Dear Maurine - This was such a blessing to read! I have saved it and hope to read it again to help me comprehend the depth of our dear Savior's atonement. Thank you again for sharing.
David TooneMay 23, 2016
Thank you for for recognizing that He was treated by some a a leaper. I had not recognized that before. It humbles me to realize that I can never comprehend the extent of his suffering.........only offer my feeble gratitude for the great blessings He gives to me, to my family, to all of us, His family!
PJMay 23, 2016
Thank you for the enlightenment.
Kathy DavisMay 23, 2016
Thank you. Your insight into this scripture is outstanding. I understand it so much better now.
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