Matthew 8:17
“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.”

What does Matthew 8:17 mean?
Matthew 8:17 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses." This verse is a reference to the prophecy from Isaiah 53:4, which says, "Surely he hath…
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Matthew 8:17 succinctly encapsulates a promise of healing and compassion: "That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses." This verse serves as a profound reminder of both the prophetic nature of…
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Heavenly Father, We come before Your throne of grace with humble hearts, acknowledging Your sovereign power over all creation. As we reflect on the profound truth of Your Word, we are reminded of the sacred promise found in Matthew 8:17, "That it might be fulfilled which was…
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