Awake, &c. This verse stands wholly unconnected, unless we regard it as looking back from the yet future glory to the time of His rejection, when Isaiah 53:5-10 was fillfilled. Compare Zechariah 11:16; Zechariah 11:17.
Man. mighty One. Hebrew. g eber, App-14.
Fellow. Of none but Messiah could Jehovah say this.
smite the Shepherd. Quoted of Messiah by Messiah, in Matthew 26:31.Mark 14:27; Mark 14:27 showing that the words cannot possibly refer to any "high priest" as alleged.
turn Mine hand upon: i.e. for care and protection.
little. feeble of the Rock. Compare John 18:8.