Isaiah 53:3 bbe — Men made sport of him, turning away from him; he was a man of sorrows, marked by disease; and like one from whom men's…

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"Men made sport of him, turning away from him; he was a man of sorrows, marked by disease; and like one from whom men's faces are turned away, he was looked down on, and we put no value on him."

— Isaiah 53:3, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 53 — Context

1

Who would have had faith in the word which has come to our ears, and to whom had the arm of the Lord been unveiled?

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For his growth was like that of a delicate plant before him, and like a root out of a dry place: he had no grace of form, to give us pleasure;

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Men made sport of him, turning away from him; he was a man of sorrows, marked by disease; and like one from whom men's faces are turned away, he was looked down on, and we put no value on him.

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But it was our pain he took, and our diseases were put on him: while to us he seemed as one diseased, on whom God's punishment had come.

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But it was for our sins he was wounded, and for our evil doings he was crushed: he took the punishment by which we have peace, and by his wounds we are made well.

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We all went wandering like sheep; going every one of us after his desire; and the Lord put on him the punishment of us all.

Isaiah 53:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 53:3 say?
Isaiah 53:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Men made sport of him, turning away from him; he was a man of sorrows, marked by disease; and like one from whom men's faces are turned away, he was looked down on, and we put no value on him.”
Where is Isaiah 53:3 in the Bible?
Isaiah 53:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 53, verse 3.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 53:3.
What translation should I read Isaiah 53:3 in?
Isaiah 53:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 53:3?
Isaiah 53:3 reads (BBE): “Men made sport of him, turning away from him; he was a man of sorrows, marked by disease; and like one from whom men's faces are turned away, he was looked down on, and we put no value on him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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