Who is the Messiah according to Isaiah?

Jesus is said to fulfill this prophecy through his death on the cross. The verse from Isaiah 53:5 has traditionally been understood by many Christians to speak of Jesus as the Messiah.

What is the meaning of Isaiah chapter 53?

This chapter continues describing the “suffering servant.” He grows up in front of God like a plant. People ignore him because he doesn’t look particularly majestic. They all reject him and despise him, and he spends his whole life suffering. But he pays off everyone’s sins with all this horrible suffering.

How important is the Messiah?

The Messiah will rebuild the ancient Temple in Jerusalem and restore the authority to rule over Israel to the descendants of King David. The rebuilding of the Temple is a metaphor for the Messianic Age where there is peace and all people know God and follow his commandments.

Who is the servant of the Lord in Isaiah 53?

Jewish rabbis (I am being specific because there are also Christian rabbis in Messianic Judaism) often state that God’s righteous servant is Israel because, in many other verses in Isaiah, God calls Israel His servant (for example, Isaiah 41:8-9 and 49:3).

Who hath believed report?

Now, as Isaiah expressed it, “Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?” (Isa. 53:1.) Who will believe our words, and who will hear our message? Who will honor the name of Joseph Smith and accept the gospel restored through his instrumentality?

What is the meaning of Messiah in the Bible?

anointed
messiah, (from Hebrew mashiaḥ, “anointed”), in Judaism, the expected king of the Davidic line who would deliver Israel from foreign bondage and restore the glories of its golden age.

What means servant of God?

Freebase. Servant of God. Servant of God is a title given to individuals by various religions, but in general the phrase is used to describe a person believed to be pious in his or her faith tradition. In the Catholic Church, it designates someone who is being investigated by the Church for possible sainthood.

Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm?

Isaiah 53:1 says, “Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” We know that not everyone believes the Word of God.