unfoldingWord_en_tn/isa/53/11.md

# After the suffering of his life

Here "his life" refers to the servant. Alternate translation: "After the servant has suffered" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# he will see light

Many versions understand "light" here to stand for life. That is, the servant will become alive again. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# My righteous servant

Here "my" refers to Yahweh.

# he will bear their iniquities

The word "bear" means carry. Possible meanings are 1) "their iniquities" is a metonym representing the punishment for their sins. Alternate translation: "he will take their punishment" or "he will be punished for their sins" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])or 2) "their iniquities" is a metonym representing their guilt. Alternate translation: "he will take their guilt upon himself" or "he will be guilty for their sins"