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14 As many were astonished at him[a]
    his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance,
    and his form beyond that of the sons of men—
15 so shall he startle[b] many nations;
    kings shall shut their mouths because of him;
for that which has not been told them they shall see,
    and that which they have not heard they shall understand.

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  1. Isaiah 52:14 Syr Tg: Heb you
  2. Isaiah 52:15 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain

14 Just as there were many who were appalled(A) at him[a]
    his appearance was so disfigured(B) beyond that of any human being
    and his form marred beyond human likeness(C)
15 so he will sprinkle(D) many nations,[b]
    and kings(E) will shut their mouths(F) because of him.
For what they were not told, they will see,
    and what they have not heard, they will understand.(G)

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  1. Isaiah 52:14 Hebrew you
  2. Isaiah 52:15 Or so will many nations be amazed at him (see also Septuagint)