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Matthew 8:17

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Matthew 8:17

Verse 17 of 34

Scripture focus

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare [our] sicknesses.

Matthew 8:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 8:17

Theological / Devotional

Might be fulfilled. See on ch. 1:22.

Took. It seems that Matthew here paraphrases, or gives a free translation of, Isa. 53:4. The passage in Isaiah refers primarily to the “infirmities” of sin, as the context makes evident (see on ch. 53:4). Matthew interprets it in a more literal sense. Christ in His humanity (see John 1:14; Phil. 2:6-8; etc.) was fully able to feel and express human sympathy, and really felt with us and for us.

Bare. Gr. bastazo, “to take up,” “to carry away.” The same word is used in ch. 3:11 of taking off sandals (see on ch. 3:11).

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