Isaiah 53:9
“He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.”
King James Version
The Servant's grave with the wicked (crucified between criminals) and burial with the rich (Joseph of Arimathea's tomb).
Fulfillment References
Matthew 27:57-60 John 19:38-42
Archaeological & Historical Evidence
The tomb of Joseph of Arimathea (a 'prominent member of the Council', Mark 15:43) is consistent with rock-cut tombs of wealthy 1st-century Jews in Jerusalem. Garden Tomb and Church of Holy Sepulchre are the two candidate sites.
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
JewishThe corporate servant interpretation sees Israel buried among the nations (wicked) yet preserved. The contrast between wicked burial and honorable interment is allegorical.
CatholicPrecisely fulfilled — executed with criminals (wicked grave) yet buried by Joseph of Arimathea (rich man). An unlikely juxtaposition the evangelists highlight.
ProtestantOne of the most specific Servant Song details — the rich tomb is improbable for an executed criminal and stands out as fulfilled prophecy.
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