Isaiah 53:10

Isaiah 53:10 is a prophetic passage from the “Suffering Servant” section, widely recognized as a Messianic prophecy pointing to Jesus Christ. This verse contains deep theological truths about God’s will, Christ’s atonement, and His resurrection.

1. “Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief.”

This emphasizes that Jesus’ suffering and death were not an accident but part of God’s divine plan.
The New Testament confirms this in Acts 2:23, which states:

“This Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.”
This aligns with Jesus’ own words in Matthew 26:39 and Luke 22:42, where He submits to the Father’s will in Gethsemane:

“Not as I will, but as you will.”

Thus, Christ’s suffering was ordained by God for the purpose of redemption.

2. “When his soul makes an offering for guilt.”

This refers to Jesus as the atoning sacrifice for sin.
John 1:29 confirms this when John the Baptist declares:

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
1 Corinthians 5:7 also supports this:

“For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.”

Christ’s atonement was specifically for sin, not for physical healing. While Jesus performed physical healings in His earthly ministry, the primary purpose of His death was spiritual redemption—paying the penalty for sin.

3. “He shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days.”

This indicates resurrection, because despite His death, Christ will see His “offspring” (spiritual descendants).
Psalm 21:4, 89:4, and 132:12 all point to the everlasting reign of the Messiah.
Jesus rising from the dead fulfills this prophecy:

“Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.” (Romans 6:9)

“Seeing His offspring” means that Jesus, through His sacrifice, brings many into the family of God—those who believe in Him become His spiritual descendants.

4. “The will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.”

Christ’s mission was fully accomplished, fulfilling God’s redemptive plan.
2 Samuel 7:13,16 speaks of the eternal kingdom God promised David—fulfilled in Christ, who reigns forever.
His resurrection and eternal life mean He actively reigns as King, ensuring the success of God’s will.

Isaiah 53:10 reveals:

God’s sovereign will—Jesus’ suffering was preordained.
The true purpose of Christ’s death—to atone for sin, not merely to provide physical healing.
The certainty of resurrection—Jesus lives eternally and sees His spiritual “offspring.”
Christ’s reign and the fulfillment of God’s purpose—His sacrifice secures salvation for all who believe.

This passage is one of the strongest Messianic prophecies affirming Jesus’ death, resurrection, and eternal reign.