Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 50:6 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Isaiah 50:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 50 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Isaiah 50:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 50:6
This verse from the third Servant Song (50:4-9) prophetically describes the physical abuse Christ would endure. 'I gave my back to the smiters' depicts voluntary submission to scourging—the Servant doesn't resist or retaliate but willingly accepts beating. Roman scourging was brutally efficient: leather whips embedded with bone or metal shredded flesh from victims' backs. Jesus endured this before crucifixion (Matthew 27:26). 'My cheeks to them that plucked off the hair' describes the humiliating practice of beard-pulling, especially degrading in ancient Near Eastern culture where beards symbo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 50:6
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“and some slapped him”
“and to cover his face”
“and spat on him”
“And the men that held Jesus mocked him”
“and took the reed and struck him on the head.”
“But he was wounded for our transgressions”
“He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.”
“one of the officers standing by slapped Jesus with his hand”
“don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek”
“and cursed them”