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Isaiah 53:3Servant Song section
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of suffering and acquainted with disease. He was despised as one from whom men hide their face; and we didn't respect him.
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Interpretation

Isaiah 53:3 shows a man of sorrows that is lived within relationships and commitments—see "was" and "despised". Choose man of sorrows in generosity without notice—let wisdom become a road.

Context

Isaiah speaks here as prophetic oracle writing, highlighting man of sorrows. Within ch. 53, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward prophetic hope & judgment. Watch the terms “was” and “despised”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Isaiah with the prophet Isaiah, Amoz’s son. In current research on Isaiah, Scholars often distinguish major sections (sometimes called Deutero/Trito‑Isaiah).. Scholars commonly date Isaiah 8th–5th century BC. It sits within the Servant Song section (prophetic oracle). Here the thread of prophetic hope & judgment comes into view. Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero). Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito). Exilic and post‑exilic horizons color sections of the book.

More details
Traditional:Isaiah son of Amoz
Modern scholarship:Multiple authors (Proto‑, Deutero‑, Trito‑Isaiah).
Date:8th–5th century BC
  • Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero).
  • Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito).
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.