That last verse, number 12, is loaded with divine meaning!

But today particularly I’d like to discuss the clause: “He hath poured out his soul unto death.” Describing Jesus on Calvary, on the Cross.

What does it mean “to pour out” one’s soul?

The verb is “arah” in Hebrew. And it usually means “to lay bear, to uncover!” The lexicons say, “to be naked.”

In the King James Version “arah” is translated as follows: “uncover” (3 times), “discover” (3 times), “to empty” (2 times), “rase” (to level or to destroy, 2 times), “leave destitute” (1 time), “make naked” (1 time), “poured out” (1 time), then just “poured” (1 time), then “spreading” (1 time).

All these depict some “price being paid,” or some “cost being exacted,” or some “sacrifice being offered!”

It cost Jesus much … Calvary did!

He became the Ransom for our sins!

One Greek scholar captures the meaning well, I thought. “He EXPOSED Himself to Death!” Hanging publicly on a Tree! Dying before men!

Jesus willingly died for us sinners!

And as a Result of His Soul being so expended … or maybe I should say as a Reward … God has “given Him a Portion with the great!” And allows Jesus “to divide the spoil with the strong!”

Thee is “booty” for Jesus winning His great Conflict on Calvary!

What might that be?

The Church, I believe.

Souls saved!

Including you and me, dear Christian friend!

Part of God’s “blessing” upon Jesus … God actually gave His Son a BRIDE for His (Successful) Work of the Cross!

Wow!

If I have interpreted this correctly, we have just been given a glimpse into the very Mind of Almighty God!

Into the very Heart of the Trinity!

The Salvation of a soul … what a magnificent miracle! And at what great Cost!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

Let us sing forever: “Redeemed, redeemed … redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb!”

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