J. Barton Payne
Payne #37 — Isa 53:9
Grave with wicked yet rich in death; Payne notes the double prediction (wicked/rich) uniquely fulfilled at Calvary
Lesson 23Passion
Buried with Rich
This lesson explores how Isaiah 53:9 connects to Jesus.
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Old Testament
Isaiah 53:9
He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.
New Testament
Matthew 27:57
As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus.
Scholar Credits
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Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Burial with the rich in Messianic application of Isa 53 in ancient Rabbinic commentary
Josh McDowell
The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict • #61 Buried in a Rich Man's Tomb
Grave with wicked but tomb with rich; Joseph of Arimathea — Stoner probability cited
Quick Check
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?
Part 2 - Fill In The Blank
Why This Matters
Isaiah said the Servant would be assigned a grave with the wicked yet buried with the rich. Jesus was crucified between criminals but laid in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy man. This unlikely combination—condemned as a criminal, yet honored in burial—fulfilled both halves of Isaiah's prophecy in a single afternoon.
Reflection
Jesus, thank You for bearing what I could never bear. Through this lesson, grow gratitude that changes how I live.