52:7 God says that the feet of those who bring good news are “beautiful.” It is a wonderful privilege to be able to share God’s gospel with others, his news of redemption, salvation, and peace. To whom do you need to give the gospel?
52:12 The people did not have to leave in fearful haste because Cyrus, God’s anointed (45:1), decreed that the Jewish exiles could return safely to Jerusalem (Ezra 1:1-4). They had the king’s approval, his guaranteed protection. More important, the Lord would go ahead to point the way and be behind to protect them.
52:13 The servant, as the term is used here, is the Messiah, our Lord Jesus. He would be highly exalted because of his sacrifice, described in chapter 53.
52:14, 15 This servant, Christ, would be “marred more than any man,” but through his suffering, he would cleanse the nations (Hebrews 10:14; 1 Peter 1:2).