American Standard Version
Isaiah 52:14
14Like as many were astonished at thee (his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men),
Isaiah 52:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men:
- New International Version (NIV)Just as there were many who were appalled at him— his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being and his form marred beyond human likeness—
- English Standard Version (ESV)As many were astonished at you— his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—
- New King James Version (NKJV)Just as many were astonished at you, So His visage was marred more than any man, And His form more than the sons of men;
Context of Isaiah 52:14
12For ye shall not go out in haste, neither shall ye go by flight: for Jehovah will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rearward. 13Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high. Like as many were astonished at thee (his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men), 15so shall he sprinkle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they understand.
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כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר שָׁמְמ֤וּ עָלֶ֙יךָ֙ רַבִּ֔ים כֵּן־מִשְׁחַ֥ת מֵאִ֖ישׁ מַרְאֵ֑הוּ וְתֹאֲר֖וֹ מִבְּנֵ֥י אָדָֽם׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Isaiah 52:14
- Psalms 71:7I am as a wonder unto many; But thou art my strong refuge.
- Matthew 7:28And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these words, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching:
- Matthew 22:22And when they heard it, they marvelled, and left him, and went away.
- Matthew 27:14And he gave him no answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
- Mark 5:42And straightway the damsel rose up, and walked; for she was twelve years old. And they were amazed straightway with a great amazement.
- Mark 6:51And he went up unto them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves;
- Mark 7:37And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
- Mark 10:26And they were astonished exceedingly, saying unto him, Then who can be saved?
- Luke 2:47and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
- Luke 4:36And amazement came upon all, and they spake together, one with another, saying, What is this word? for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
- Luke 5:26And amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to-day.
- Isaiah 50:6I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair; I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
- Isaiah 53:2For he grew up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.
- Psalms 22:6But I am a worm, and no man; A reproach of men, and despised of the people.
- Psalms 102:3For my days consume away like smoke, And my bones are burned as a firebrand.
- Matthew 26:67Then did they spit in his face and buffet him: and some smote him with the palms of their hands,
Commentaries on Isaiah 52:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14As many were astonished at thee "As many were astonished at him" - For עליך aleicha read עליו alaiv . So the Syriac, Chaldee, and Vulgate in a MS.; and so likewise two ancient MSS. His visage was so marred more than any man - Most interpreters understand this of the indignities offered to our blessed Lord: but Kimchi gives it another turn, and says, "It means the Jewish people, whom are considered by most nations as having an appearance different from all…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13-15Verses 13-15 Notes on Isaiah 52:13-15 and Isaiah 53:1-12 The most important portion of Isaiah, and of the Old Testament, commences here, and here should have been the beginning of a new chapter. It is the description of the suffering Messiah, and is continued to the close of the next chapter. As the closing verses of this chapter are connected with the following chapter, and as it is of great importance to have just views of the design of this portion of…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-15Verses 13-15 Here begins that wonderful, minute, and faithful description of the office, character, and glory of the Messiah, which has struck conviction to many of the most hardened unbelievers. Christ is Wisdom itself; in the work of our redemption there appeared the wisdom of God in a mystery. Those that saw him, said, Surely never man looked so miserable: never was sorrow like unto his sorrow. But God highly exalted him. That shall be discovered by…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14many were appalled: No one expected that the rescuer would suffer and die.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 14-1514-15. Summary of Messiah's history, which is set forth more in detail in the fifty-third chapter. "Just as many were astonished (accompanied with aversion, Jr 18:16; 19:8), &c.; his visage, &c.; so shall He sprinkle," &c.; Israel in this answers to its antitype Messiah, now "an astonishment and byword" (De 28:37), hereafter about to be a blessing and means of salvation to many nations (Is 2:2, 3; Mi 5:7). thee; his--Such changes of persons are common in…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Isaiah 52
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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