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

12Yet do not depart quickly or leave in a panic. For the Lord goes before you; the God of Israel is your rear guard. 13“Look, my servant will succeed! He will be elevated, lifted high, and greatly exalted – (just as many were horrified by the sight of you) he was so disfigured he no longer looked like a man; 15his form was so marred he no longer looked human – so now he will startle many nations. Kings will be shocked by his exaltation, for they will witness something unannounced to them, and they will understand something they had not heard about.

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 71:7Many are appalled when they see me, but you are my secure shelter.
• Matthew 7:28When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed by his teaching,
• Matthew 22:22Now when they heard this they were stunned, and they left him and went away.
• Matthew 27:14But he did not answer even one accusation, so that the governor was quite amazed.
• Mark 5:42The girl got up at once and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). They were completely astonished at this.
• Mark 6:51Then he went up with them into the boat, and the wind ceased. They were completely astonished,
• Mark 7:37People were completely astounded and said, “He has done everything well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”
• Mark 10:26They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?”
• Luke 2:47And all who heard Jesus were astonished at his understanding and his answers.
• Luke 4:36They were all amazed and began to say to one another, “What’s happening here? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”
• Luke 5:26Then astonishment seized them all, and they glorified God. They were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen incredible things today.”
• Isaiah 50:6I offered my back to those who attacked, my jaws to those who tore out my beard; I did not hide my face from insults and spitting.
• Isaiah 53:2He sprouted up like a twig before God, like a root out of parched soil; he had no stately form or majesty that might catch our attention, no special appearance that we should want to follow him.
• Psalms 22:6But I am a worm, not a man; people insult me and despise me.
• Psalms 102:3For my days go up in smoke, and my bones are charred like a fireplace.
• Matthew 26:67Then they spat in his face and struck him with their fists. 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