He was oppressed, and he was afflicted] Heb. It was exacted; and he answered. as Ezek. 14. 4, 7. Satisfaction for our sinne was exacted by God: and Christ, as our suretie, answered for us; that is, undertook it, and discharged it, Jeremiah 30:21. Hebrews 7:22. Col. 2. 14. John 19:30. Romans 4:25. he opened not his mouth] He willingly, quietly, silently and patiently obeyed his Fathers appointment, and endured whatsoever he was called to sustain, Chap. 52. 5, 6. Matthew 26:63. and Matthew 27:12. Mark 14:61. and Mark 15:5. John 10:18. and John 14:31. and John 19:11. Acts 8:32. 1 Peter 2:23. he is brought as a lambe to the slaughter] That goeth as quietly to the shambles, or slaughter-house, as if it were going to the fold, or to the pasture field, where its dam feedeth, Jeremiah 11:19. as a sheep before her shearers is dumbe] And maketh no resistance, Psalms 62:1. 5. John 18:11.