Isaiah 53:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

He made, &c.. one [or they] appointed, or assigned [His grave]; or, it [His grave] was appointed.

made. Hebrew Nathan (to give) is rendered "appoint" in Exodus 30:16; Numbers 35:6; Joshua 20:7; 2 Kings 8:6, &c. Even where it is rendered "to make", it has the force of "appoint" (Genesis 9:12.Numbers 14:4, &c.)

grave. Hebrew. keber.

the wicked. the criminals (plural) These have. separate part assigned in all Jewish cemeteries.

the rich. a rich [man] (singular) Compare Matthew 27:59; Matthew 27:60; Mark 15:43; Mark 15:46; Luke 23:53; John 19:40-42.

in His death. when He was dead. Compare Mark 15:42-47; John 19:38; John 19:39.

He had done, &c. Quoted in 1 Peter 2:22.

Isaiah 53:9

9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death;d because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.