Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 50:6

6 I gave my back to the smiters , and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair : I h[illegible: 1+ letters]d not my face from shame and spitting .

I patiently yielded up my self, and turned my back to those who smote me. I was willing not only to do, but to suffer the Will of God, and the injuries of men. This and the following passages were literally fulfilled in Christ, as is expresly affirmed, Mat. 26. 57, 67. & 27. 26, 30. and elsewhere; but we read of no such thing concerning Isaiah. And therefore it is most safe and reasonable to understand it of Christ; the rather because it is not usual with the Prophets to commend themselves so highly, as the Prophet here commends the person of whom he speaketh.

Which was a contumely or punishment inflicted upon Malefactors, Neh. 13. 25.

From all manner of reproachful usages, but did knowingly and willingly submit my self thereunto.

Spitting in a mans Face was used in token of contempt and detestation, Numb. 12. 14. Iob 30. 10. And this was literally fulfilled in Christ, Mat. 26. 67.

Marginal references: Mat. 26. 67. & 27. 26.; Lam. 3. 30▪