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—
• 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

12But you will not go out in haste, Nor will you go as fugitives; For the Lord will go before you, And the God of Israel will be your rear guard. 13Behold, My servant will prosper, He will be high and lifted up and greatly exalted. Just as many were astonished at you, My people, So His appearance was marred more than any man And His form more than the sons of men. 15Thus He will sprinkle many nations, Kings will shut their mouths on account of Him; For what had not been told them they will see, And what they had not heard they will understand.

Isaiah 52:14 word by word

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

• as manyרַבrab · manyH7227
• were astonishedשָׁמֵםshâmêm · be desolate: appalledH8074
• Soכֵּןkên · soH3651
• appearanceמַרְאֶהmar'eh · appearanceH4758
• was marredמִשְׁחַתmishchâth moshchâth · mutilationH4893
• moreמִן־min minnîy minnêy · fromH4480
• anyאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• And His formתֹּ֫אַרtô'ar · appearanceH8389
• the sonsבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• of menאָדָם'âdâm · manH120

Cross-references for Isaiah 52:14

• Psalms 71:7I have become a marvel to many, For You are my strong refuge.
• Matthew 7:28When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching;
• Matthew 22:22And hearing this, they were amazed, and leaving Him, they went away.
• Matthew 27:14And He did not answer him with regard to even a single charge, so the governor was quite amazed.
• Mark 5:42Immediately the girl got up and began to walk, for she was twelve years old. And immediately they were completely astounded.
• Mark 6:51Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped; and they were utterly astonished,
• Mark 7:37They were utterly astonished, saying, “He has done all things well; He makes even the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.”
• Mark 10:26They were even more 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 amazement came upon them all, and they began talking with one another saying, “What is this message? For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits and they come out.”
• Luke 5:26They were all struck with astonishment and began glorifying God; and they were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen remarkable things today.”
• Isaiah 50:6I gave My back to those who strike Me, And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not cover My face from humiliation and spitting.
• Isaiah 53:2For He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, And like a root out of parched ground; He has no stately form or majesty That we should look upon Him, Nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him.
• Psalms 22:6But I am a worm and not a man, A reproach of men and despised by the people.
• Psalms 102:3For my days have been consumed in smoke, And my bones have been scorched like a hearth.
• Matthew 26:67Then they spat in His face and beat Him with their fists; and others 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