Which Scripture reference is cited by Matthew 8:16-17 to relate to physical illness?

Which Scripture reference is cited by Matthew 8:16-17 to relate to physical illness?

• A. Isaiah 53:5
• B. Psalm 103:3
• C. Isaiah 53:4
• D. Isaiah 6:3

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is that Jesus’ healing work is presented as a fulfillment of prophecy about the suffering servant bearing our ailments. In Matthew 8:16-17, after describing Jesus healing many, the writer notes that this fulfills what was spoken by Isaiah: he took up our infirmities and bore our diseases. That language points to Isaiah 53:4, which speaks of the servant bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows—a description that readers understood as pointing to physical and emotional suffering being borne and dealt with. So the reference Matthew ties to Jesus’ miracles is Isaiah 53:4, linking Jesus’ healing with the prophetic image of one who bears our illnesses. The other verses involve different aspects of healing or different contexts, and do not align with the specific fulfillment Matthew cites.

The key idea here is that Jesus’ healing work is presented as a fulfillment of prophecy about the suffering servant bearing our ailments. In Matthew 8:16-17, after describing Jesus healing many, the writer notes that this fulfills what was spoken by Isaiah: he took up our infirmities and bore our diseases. That language points to Isaiah 53:4, which speaks of the servant bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows—a description that readers understood as pointing to physical and emotional suffering being borne and dealt with. So the reference Matthew ties to Jesus’ miracles is Isaiah 53:4, linking Jesus’ healing with the prophetic image of one who bears our illnesses. The other verses involve different aspects of healing or different contexts, and do not align with the specific fulfillment Matthew cites.