--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But he was pierced for our…" description: "\"“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we ar..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ee8/scotty-smith-1447_healed_but-he-was-pierced-for-our-transgression_121397.jpg" --- # But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed… ![“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed” (53:5).” quote by Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ee8/scotty-smith-1447_healed_but-he-was-pierced-for-our-transgression_121397.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ee8/scotty-smith-1447_healed_but-he-was-pierced-for-our-transgression_121397.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ee8/scotty-smith-1447_healed_but-he-was-pierced-for-our-transgression_121397.jpg) > ““But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed” (53:5).”” [Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/scotty-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A paraphrase of a biblical passage suggesting that suffering endured by a savior brings peace and healing to humanity. **In simple terms:** Sacrificial suffering yields collective restoration. Key Takeaway Healing comes through vicarious sacrifice. Themes spirituality redemption sacrifice healing Mood hopeful solemn Type scriptural inspirational When to use this quote - religious services - grief counseling - rituals of atonement - personal meditation Key Concepts theology psychology of suffering Practical Applications - Use symbolic sacrifice to foster communal forgiveness - Apply the concept of vicarious healing in therapy Questions to Reflect On - How does belief in sacrificial healing affect personal resilience? - What are the limits of vicarious atonement? 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