Isaiah 52:14

14 Just as there were many who were appalled at him[a] — his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being and his form marred beyond human likeness—

Isaiah 52:14 in Other Translations

KJV
14 As many were astonished at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men:
ESV
14 As many were astonished at you-- his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind--
NLT
14 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.
MSG
14 But he didn't begin that way. At first everyone was appalled. He didn't even look human - a ruined face, disfigured past recognition.
CSB
14 Just as many were appalled at You- His appearance was so disfigured that He did not look like a man, and His form did not resemble a human being-

Isaiah 52:14 In-Context

12 But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the LORD will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard.
13 See, my servant will act wisely ; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
14 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—
15 so he will sprinkle many nations,and kings will shut their mouths because of him. For what they were not told, they will see, and what they have not heard, they will understand.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Leviticus 26:32; S Job 18:20
  • 2. S 2 Samuel 10:4
  • 3. S Job 2:12; S Job 16:16

Footnotes 1

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