Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · Holy Wednesday
Isaiah 53:3
Bible verse for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Isaiah 53:3
“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.”
— Bible (KJV) · Read Isaiah in context
The scene behind the verse
Babylon, ~540 BC. Isaiah prophesies to exiles about a mysterious suffering figure who will come 500+ years later. Modern Iraq region.
Original language
ma'as (מָאַס) — utterly reject, despise with contempt, refuse completely
Historical context
This was written 700 years before crucifixion was even invented by the Romans
What most readers miss
The Hebrew uses past tense as if it already happened - prophetic perfect tense
Common misconception
People think this describes a weak, pitiful figure, but the Hebrew shows someone who chose to bear contempt - it's about deliberate sacrifice, not victimhood.
How this verse has been applied
When you feel rejected today, remember that Jesus chose to experience the deepest rejection so you'd never be truly alone in yours.
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