Isaiah 53:6 Meaning
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Context Explained
4Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
6All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
7He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
8He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Luke 15:4
Jesus refers to Himself as the shepherd seeking lost sheep.
Romans 3:23
This verse highlights the universal nature of sin, similar to Isaiah's message.
John 10:11
Jesus identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep.
Source: Isaiah 53:6