Isaiah 52:14

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—
• 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;
• New Living Translation (NLT)But many were amazed when they saw him. His face was so disfigured he seemed hardly human, and from his appearance, one would scarcely know he was a man.

Context of Isaiah 52:14

12For you shall not go out in haste, and you shall not go in flight, for the Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard. 13Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted. As many were astonished at you— his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind— 15so shall he sprinkle many nations. Kings shall shut their mouths because of him, for that which has not been told them they see, and that which they have not heard they understand.

Isaiah 52:14 word by word

כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר שָׁמְמ֤וּ עָלֶ֙יךָ֙ רַבִּ֔ים כֵּן־מִשְׁחַ֥ת מֵאִ֖ישׁ מַרְאֵ֑הוּ וְתֹאֲר֖וֹ מִבְּנֵ֥י אָדָֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• As manyרַבrab · manyH7227
• were astoniedשָׁמֵםshâmêm · be desolate: appalledH8074
• at thee; his visageמַרְאֶהmar'eh · appearanceH4758
• was so marredמִשְׁחַתmishchâth moshchâth · mutilationH4893
• more than any manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• and his formתֹּ֫אַרtô'ar · appearanceH8389
• more than the sonsבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• of menאָדָם'âdâm · manH120

Cross-references for Isaiah 52:14

• Psalms 71:7I have been as a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge.
• Matthew 7:28And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching,
• Matthew 22:22When they heard it, they marveled. And they left him and went away.
• Matthew 27:14But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.
• Mark 5:42And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement.
• Mark 6:51And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded,
• Mark 7:37And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."
• Mark 10:26And they were exceedingly astonished, and said to him, "Then who can be saved?"
• Luke 2:47And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
• Luke 4:36And they were all amazed and said to one another, "What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!"
• Luke 5:26And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, "We have seen extraordinary things today."
• Isaiah 50:6I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.
• Isaiah 53:2For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him.
• Psalms 22:6But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by mankind and despised by the people.
• Psalms 102:3For my days pass away like smoke, and my bones burn like a furnace.
• Matthew 26:67Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him,

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

Topics related to Isaiah 52:14

• Church
• Israel, Prophecies Concerning
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Persecution

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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