Barnes' Notes on Acts 8:32

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The place ... - Isaiah 53:7-8. He was led ... - This quotation is taken literally from the Septuagint. It varies very little from the Hebrew. It has been almost universally understood that this place refers to the Messiah; and Philip expressly applies it to him. The word “was led” ἤχθη ēchthē implies that he was conducted by others; that he was led as a sheep is led to be killed. The general idea is that of “meekness” and “submission” when he was led to be put to death; a description that applies in a very striking manner to the Lord Jesus. To the slaughter - To be killed. The characteristic here recorded is more remarkable in sheep than in any other animal. And like a lamb dumb ... - Still, patient, unresisting. So he opened not his mouth - He did not “complain” or “murmur”; he offered no resistance, but yielded patiently to what was done by others. Compare the notes on Isaiah 53:0. return to 'Top of Page'

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