Isaiah 52:13-15
The exalted Servant is marred for the nations.
13 Behold, my servant will deal wisely. He will be exalted and lifted up, and will be very high.
14 Just as many were astonished at you— his appearance was marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men—
15 so he will cleanse many nations. Kings will shut their mouths at him; for they will see that which had not been told them, and they will understand that which they had not heard.
The exalted Servant is marred for the nations.
To introduce the exaltation of the Servant through astonishing suffering that brings cleansing to many nations.
Spoken into the context of Israel's suffering and exile, the passage introduces a servant whose experience reflects and transcends the nation's condition.
Zion Awakes, the Good News Is Announced, and the Servant Is Exalted
The LORD awakens Zion with good news of his reign and salvation, calls his redeemed people to holy departure, and unveils the Servant whose shocking humiliation leads to exaltation before the nations.