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Hebrews 9:28 to Isaiah 53:12

NT Text: Hebrews 9:28

OT Source(s):

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Allusion

Connection Method(s): Promise-Fulfillment

Anchor Text: Isa 52:13-53:12 — The Suffering Servant

Significance: Alludes to fourth Suffering Servant song. "Bore sins of many" connects Christ's sacrifice to Day of Atonement imagery. Context of Isaiah 53: carried sickness, wounded for transgressions, guilt offering, bore iniquities (53:4-5, 10-12). Reinforces substitutionary atonement. The Suffering Servant motif interprets Christ's death as vicarious—he bore "the sins of many" (not his own), fulfilling Isaiah's prophecy. The once-for-all emphasis contrasts with repeated Levitical sacrifices, while the eschatological note ("to save those waiting") orients hope toward Christ's return.