Isaiah 52:14

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Like as many were astonished at thee (his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men),”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“As astonished at thee have been many, (So marred by man his appearance, And his form by sons of men.)”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Isaiah 52:14 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 22:6But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people.
  2. Psalms 22:15My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me in the dust of death.
  3. Psalms 22:17I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me.
  4. Psalms 71:7I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.
  5. Psalms 102:3For my days vanish like smoke, and my bones burn like glowing embers.
  6. Isaiah 50:6I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.
  7. Isaiah 53:2He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him.
  8. Matthew 7:28When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
  9. Matthew 22:22And when they heard this, they were amazed. So they left Him and went away.
  10. Matthew 26:67Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him
  11. Matthew 27:14But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.
  12. Matthew 27:29And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand and knelt down before Him to mock Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
  13. Mark 5:42Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around. She was twelve years old, and at once they were utterly astounded.
  14. Mark 6:51Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,
  15. Mark 7:37The people were utterly astonished and said, “He has done all things well! He makes even the deaf hear and the mute speak!”
  16. Mark 10:26They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?”
  17. Mark 10:32As they were going up the road to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were amazed, but those who followed were afraid. Again Jesus took the Twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him:
  18. Luke 2:47And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.
  19. Luke 4:36All the people were overcome with amazement and asked one another, “What is this message? With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”
  20. Luke 5:26Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”
  21. Luke 22:64They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?”

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