Isaiah 53:5 — What Does This Verse Mean?
A plain-English explanation of Isaiah 53:5 — meaning, historical context, and how it fits in the wider story of Scripture.
The Verse
"But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed."
What This Verse Means
Isaiah 53:5 sits inside the wider biblical story — not as an isolated statement but as part of a passage with a context, an author, and an audience. Reading it well means hearing what it meant to its first readers AND what it means for you today.
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