John 12:38 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

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So as that which Isaiah prophesied, Isaiah 53:1, appeared to be fulfilled in them; for the term ina, which we translate that, doth not in Scripture always denote the final cause, with respect to the counsel and intention of God, but oft times the event. So 1 Thessalonians 5:20 Romans 5:20 2 Corinthians 1:17. The arm of the Lord may either signify the gospel, which is called the power of God to salvation. Romans 1:16 1 Corinthians 1:18; or else the Messiah, who is thought to be mentioned under this notion by Isaiah, Isaiah 51:5 Isaiah 52:10, Isaiah 59:16 63:12, because the Father worketh by him, as a man worketh by his arm, Isaiah 1:3,14.

John 12:38

38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?