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Portion of the great --- he has nothing?

Portion of the great --- he has nothing?

How can Christians apply the phrase v'ayn lo,  "he has nothing" or "he shall have nothing" (Daniel 9:26) and Isaiah 53:12, where the suffering servant receives "a portion with the great," to Jesus? Answer: One needs to understand that both references, when read in the context of Christian theology, refer to Jesus after his death and supposed resurrection: Daniel 9:26 referring to after he is "cut off" and Isaiah 53:12 as a reward for his suffering and death. Yet, v'ayn lo, "he has nothing" or
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Does "He shall see see, prolong days" apply to Jesus?

Does "He shall see see, prolong days" apply to Jesus?

Isaiah 53:10 says of the suffering servant, "He shall see seed, he shall prolong days." Can this apply to Jesus? Let's find out. Answer: According to the words "He shall see seed, he shall prolong days," the suffering servant is to be rewarded for his selflessness in the service of the Almighty by being blessed with children and prolongation of life. These two promises must be treated as a unit, as described in greater detail in Isaiah 65:20-23. Each promise complements the other, highlighting
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Who is the suffering servant of the Lord?

Who is the suffering servant of the Lord?

Who is the suffering servant of the Lord? Let's find out. Answer: The fact is that the identity of the servant has already been established by Isaiah in PREViously stated passages. In Isaiah 41 :8-9; 44:1-2, 21; 45:4; 48:20; 49:3 the prophet identifies Israel as the servant. Moreover, the history of Israel, down through the ages shows that the servant is, none other than Israel personified. Chapter 53 reiterates this fact by providing an historic overview of the tragedies and triumphs of the
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Isaiah 53 and the “Suffering Servant.”

Isaiah 53 and the “Suffering Servant.”

Missionaries misleadingly assert that the entire chapter 53 of the book of Isaiah refers to Jesus as the “Suffering Servant” of God who dies for the sins of the world. Someone could easily be fooled to believe this argument if Isaiah is read out of context and without a proper translation. At this point, take out a Tanach and turn to Isaiah 52 and read straight through 53, then proceed further: If you read the text correctly, Isaiah is clearly telling us how the nations of the world will react
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Chapter 22a - WHY JESUS IS NOT THE SUFFERING SERVANT

Chapter 22a - WHY JESUS IS NOT THE SUFFERING SERVANT

Continued from Chapter 21 (Isaiah 52:13-53:12) THE TEXT: ISAIAH 52:13-53:12 1. Behold, My servant shall prosper, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high. 1. According as many were appalled at you ̶ ̶ so marred was his appearance unlike that of a man, and his form unlike that of the sons of men. 1. So shall he startle many nations, kings shall shut their mouths because of him; for that which had not been told them shall they see, and that which they had not heard shall
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz