I'd just like to say thank you, Stephen Hoover, for starting this thread.
Until you did, I had never even thought about this scripture... I had only heard it taught on once I believe... or explained once. And so the whole idea of it being a portrait of Christ wasn't even a consideration.
The picture of Christ purchasing us is a much better fit.
And what a picture it is!!! Beautiful!
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.