It seems to imply that the station or qualities of the person spoken of had not been recognized or appreciated. The words "yet we did esteem him .. " seem to indicate some sort of error in judgement on the part of the observer (44:5)

Fulfillment:-
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: (44:6)

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. Matthew 8:16-17 (44:7)

Commentary:-
Although it remained hidden until after the coming of Christ, Isaiah here foretells both the suffering of Christ and His healing ministry - both recognized now as signs of His glory (44:8)

Speaking in the past tense, once again, it offered no help in predicting how the Christ would come. It could not have been recognized as a prophecy pointing to the Messiah, nor could it have led one to recognize Him (44:9)

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