Isaiah 50:6

I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 50:6

BSB

I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.

AKJV

I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

CPDV

I have given my body to those who strike me, and my cheeks to those who plucked them. I have not averted my face from those who rebuked me and who spit on me.

ERV

I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

NHEB

I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who tore out my beard; I did not cover my face from insults and spitting.

SMT

My back I gave to those smiting, and my cheeks to those tearing out the hair: and my face I hid not from shame and spittle.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 50:6

IgaveH5414VerbmybackH1460Noun MasculinetothesmitersH5221VerbandmycheeksH3895Noun MasculinetothemthatpluckedoffH4803VerbthehairIhidH5641VerbnotmyfaceH6440Noun MasculinefromshameH3639Noun FeminineandspittingH7536Noun Masculine

Commentary for Isaiah 50:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 50:6

Summary

The servant endures brutal treatment without resistance.

Event

Servant's willing submission to abuse

Estimated Time Period

c. 740 BC