Pam writes:

"The answer is, no of course not, don't be such an idiot. You've been reading Isaiah and you need to Pay Attention. The 'suffering servant' is of course Israel personified. God has been addressing 'Israel' personified over and over again. See Isaiah. 44:1 and 2 for one example. The 'nations' have been personified as well—you noticed 'Fair Maiden Babylon,' didn't you?

If you'd paid even minimal attention in Hebrew school, you'd know that. It is clear from the text—if you were Paying Attention.

Trust me, we know perfectly well how Christians view that bit of Isaiah. … Do please remember that the first century writers of the New Testament had Isaiah available right in front of them for reference."