The suffering servant would emerge from Israel (see Isaiah 41:8) and would be the true Israel. He would serve as both king (Isaiah 42:1) and prophet (Isaiah 49:1). He would be anointed with the Spirit of God (Isaiah 61:1). God would appoint him (Isaiah 48:16) as a faithful witness to God's plans (43:12; 48:20).
In his mission to both Israel and other nations (Isaiah 49:6), the suffering servant would face rejection and disgrace while remaining faithful, unlike the nation of Israel (see Isaiah 50:4–9). His suffering would be for the sake of God's chosen people.
Jesus became the ultimate fulfillment of the suffering servant (see study note on Isaiah 52:13–53:12).