Isaiah 52:14
What does Isaiah 52:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Isaiah 52:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Like as many were astonished at thee (his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men),
KJV
King James Version · 1611As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Like as many were astonished at thee (his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men),
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949As peoples were surprised at him, And his face was not beautiful, so as to be desired: his face was so changed by disease as to be unlike that of a man, and his form was no longer that of the sons of men.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862As astonished at thee have been many, (So marred by man his appearance, And his form by sons of men.)
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752As many have been astonished at thee, so shall his visage be inglorious among men, and his form among the sons of men.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890As many were astonished at thee — his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the children of men
Context
v.13Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.
v.14This passage
v.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.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 26:67
Then did they spit in his face and buffet him: and some smote him with the palms of their hands,
- Mark 7:37
And they were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
- Luke 4:36
And 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.
- Psalms 22:15
My strength is dried up like a potsherd; And my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; And thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
- Matthew 27:29
And they platted a crown of thorns and put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
- Isaiah 50:6
I 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.
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