14 Just as there were many who were appalled at him[1] - his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being and his form marred beyond human likeness-

Other Translations of Isaiah 52:14

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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--

The Message

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.

New King James Version

14 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;

New Living Translation

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.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 52:14

Commentary on Isaiah 52:13-15

(Read Isaiah 52:13-15)

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 the gospel of Christ, which could never be told in any other way. And Christ having once shed his blood for sinners, its power still continues. May all opposers see the wisdom of ceasing from their opposition, and be made partakers of the blood of sprinkling, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost; obeying him, and praising his salvation.