Isaiah 52:14

Translations

Modern

Just as many were appalled at Him—His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness—

Traditional

As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men:

Literal

Just as many were dismayed at Him—His appearance was so disfigured beyond any man, and his form beyond any sons of man—

Latin

Sicut obstupuerunt super te multi, sic inglorius erit inter viros aspectus ejus, et forma ejus inter filios hominum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Just as many were appalled at Him—His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness—

Notes

Isaiah 52:14

many were appalled: No one expected that the rescuer would suffer and die.

Isaiah 52:14–15

Despite the servant’s greatness, the actual way he would appear on earth would surprise people.

Isaiah 52:13–53:12

This is the fourth of four passages that speak about the promised servant (see study note on Isaiah 42:1–4). The Hebrew poem is carefully constructed in five three-line stanzas.It begins with the servant’s exaltation (52:13), proceeds to his humiliation (52:14–53:9), and ends with his exaltation (53:10–12).

The faithful servant’s suffering would bring reconciliation between God and humans. The Lord Jesus perfectly fulfilled this prophecy (see Isaiah 40; Matthew 8:17; Acts 8:30–35; Romans 10:15–17; 15:21; 1 Peter 2:24–25).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Christian Suffering God’s Servant Making Sense of the Exile Psalms of Suffering Salvation in Isaiah The Messiah The Servant-Leader The Son of Man

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

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