March 2 Pierced

Isa 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.

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What does it mean that Jesus was pierced for our transgressions (sins)?

The online Merriam-Webster says pierce means:
1 a: to run into or through as a pointed weapon does : stab b: to enter or thrust into sharply or painfully2: to make a hole through : perforate3: to force or make a way into or through.


In the Hebrew language, which the Old Testament was written in, the word for pierce implies death, often violent with perforation.

Rather ugly thing they did to the God I love.

God's Salvation according to Isaiah 53:5

... He was pierced to death for our sins
... This punishment He accepted brought us peace (with God)
... His deadly wounds on the cross healed* us (from our fatal diagnosis of sin's consequence)

Pierced.
For me.
For you.
This photo was taken at the Catholic Church in our town.

*This verse also tells us that there is physical healing in the work that Christ did on the cross. Some theologians would say it is related to illnesses that are a result of our sin. Others such as A.B. Simpson, founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination, would argue that Christ's healing is in His atonement. This thought is often coupled with James 5:15-16 which says: "And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."