Suffering Servant

The Suffering Servant is the figure foretold by the prophet Isaiah who bears the sins of many and is wounded for our healing. Christians recognize in him a portrait of Jesus, who saves through innocent suffering. This theme reveals how God's victory comes through self-giving love rather than force.

• Also known as: The Suffering Servant, Servant Songs, Isaiah's Servant
• Role: Theme of the servant who bears our sins
• Key Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-7, Acts 8:32-35, 1 Peter 2:24

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