The introduction to the fourth Servant Song—'See, my servant shall prosper; he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high. Just as there were many who were astonished at him—so marred was his appearance, unlike that of anyone; his form beyond human resemblance'—announces that the servant will experience both exaltation and profound suffering. The promise of prosperity and exaltation sets up contrast with the following description of disfigurement. The image of marred appearance and inhuman form introduces the suffering dimension. This verse opens the supreme servant song with paradox.

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