Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Cut off from the living in full Messianic treatment of Isaiah 53
Lesson 99Passion
Cut Off from the Living
This lesson explores how Isaiah 53:8 connects to Jesus.
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Old Testament
Isaiah 53:8
By oppression and judgment he was taken away. Yet who of his generation protested? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was punished.
New Testament
Acts 8:33
"In his humiliation he was deprived of justice. Who can speak of his descendants? For his life was taken from the earth."
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Quick Check
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?
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Why This Matters
Isaiah described the Servant being taken away by oppression and judgment, cut off from the land of the living. The Ethiopian eunuch was reading this very passage when Philip met him on the desert road. Philip explained that this was about Jesus—unjustly condemned, killed for others' transgressions. The ancient prophecy became the gateway to faith for a man from the ends of the earth.
Reflection
Lamb of God, keep the cross central in my heart. Let Isaiah 53:8 fulfilled in Acts 8:33 shape my worship and repentance.