Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation And he will startle many nations. Kings will stand speechless in his presence. For they will see what they had not been told; they will understand what they had not heard about. English Standard Version so shall he sprinkle many nations. Kings shall shut their mouths because of him, for that which has not been told them they see, and that which they have not heard they understand. Berean Standard Bible so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard. Berean Literal Bible so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of him. For what had not been recounted to them, they will see, and what they had not heard, they will understand. King James Bible So shall he sprinkle many nations; the 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 consider. New King James Version So shall He sprinkle many nations. Kings shall shut their mouths at Him; For what had not been told them they shall see, And what they had not heard they shall consider. New American Standard Bible So He will sprinkle many nations, Kings will shut their mouths on account of Him; For what they had not been told, they will see, And what they had not heard, they will understand. NASB 1995 Thus He will sprinkle many nations, Kings will shut their mouths on account of Him; For what had not been told them they will see, And what they had not heard they will understand. NASB 1977 Thus He will sprinkle many nations, Kings will shut their mouths on account of Him; For what had not been told them they will see, And what they had not heard they will understand. Legacy Standard Bible Thus He will sprinkle many nations, Kings will shut their mouths on account of Him; For what had not been told them they will see, And what they had not heard they will understand. Amplified Bible So He will sprinkle many nations [with His blood, providing salvation], Kings will shut their mouths because of Him; For what they had not been told they will see, And what they had not heard they will understand. Berean Annotated Bible so He will sprinkle (startle) many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard. Christian Standard Bible so he will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of him, for they will see what had not been told them, and they will understand what they had not heard. Holman Christian Standard Bible so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him, For they will see what had not been told them, and they will understand what they had not heard. American Standard Version so 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. Contemporary English Version My servant will make nations worthy to worship me; kings will be silent as they bow in wonder. They will see and think about things they have never seen or thought about before. English Revised Version so 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will cleanse many nations [with his blood]. Kings will shut their mouths because of him. They will see things that they had never been told. They will understand things that they had never heard. Good News Translation But now many nations will marvel at him, and kings will be speechless with amazement. They will see and understand something they had never known." International Standard Version so will he startle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths at him; for what had not been told them they will see, and what they had not heard they will understand. NET Bible his form was so marred he no longer looked human--so now he will startle many nations. Kings will be shocked by his exaltation, for they will witness something unannounced to them, and they will understand something they had not heard about. New Heart English Bible so shall he sprinkle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths at him. For that which was not told about him, they will see, and what they have not heard, they will understand. Webster's Bible Translation So shall he sprinkle many nations; the 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 consider. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleso He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard. World English Bible so he will cleanse many nations. Kings will shut their mouths at him; for they will see that which had not been told them, and they will understand that which they had not heard. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSo He sprinkles many nations. Kings shut their mouth concerning Him, "" For that which was not recounted to them they have seen, "" And that which they had not heard they have understood! Berean Literal Bible so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of him. For what had not been recounted to them, they will see, and what they had not heard, they will understand. Young's Literal Translation So doth he sprinkle many nations. Concerning him kings shut their mouth, For that which was not recounted to them they have seen, And that which they had not heard they have understood! Smith's Literal Translation So shall he cause many nations to rejoice for him; kings shall shut their mouth; for what was not recounted to them they saw; and what they heard not, they considered. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall sprinkle many nations, kings shall shut their mouth at him: for they to whom it was not told of him, have seen: and they that heard not, have beheld. Catholic Public Domain Version He will sprinkle many nations; kings will close their mouth because of him. And those to whom he was not described, have seen. And those who have not heard, have considered. New American Bible So shall he startle many nations, kings shall stand speechless; For those who have not been told shall see, those who have not heard shall ponder it. New Revised Standard Version so he shall startle many nations; kings shall shut their mouths because of him; for that which had not been told them they shall see, and that which they had not heard they shall contemplate. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo shall he purify many nations; kings shall shut their mouths because of him; for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they understand. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated This one purifies the many nations and Kings shall shut their mouths concerning him, because that which was not told them they saw, and what they had not heard they understood OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So shall he startle many nations, Kings shall shut their mouths because of him; For that which had not been told them shall they see, And that which they had not heard shall they perceive. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus shall many nations wonder at him; and kings shall keep their mouths shut: for they to whom no report was brought concerning him, shall see; and they who have not heard, shall consider. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Servant Exalted…14Just as many were appalled at Him—His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness— 15so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard. Cross References so He will sprinkle many nations. Ezekiel 36:25 I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. Exodus 24:8 So Moses took the blood, splattered it on the people, and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.” Hebrews 9:19-22 For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people, / saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.” / In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship. … Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. Job 29:9-10 The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands. / The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. Isaiah 49:7 Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.” Micah 7:16 Nations will see and be ashamed, deprived of all their might. They will put their hands over their mouths, and their ears will become deaf. For they will see what they have not been told, Romans 15:21 Rather, as it is written: “Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.” Isaiah 66:19 I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations. Psalm 98:2-3 The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. / He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. and they will understand what they have not heard. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” / But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. Ephesians 3:5-6 which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. / This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. Romans 16:25-26 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— Isaiah 53:3-5 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Treasury of Scripture So shall he sprinkle many nations; the 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 consider. sprinkle Numbers 8:7 And thus shalt thou do unto them, to cleanse them: Sprinkle water of purifying upon them, and let them shave all their flesh, and let them wash their clothes, and so make themselves clean. Ezekiel 36:25 Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: kings Isaiah 49:7,23 Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee… Job 29:9,10 The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth… Job 40:4 Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. for Isaiah 51:5 My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust. Isaiah 55:5 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee. Romans 15:20,21 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: … Jump to Previous Account Clear Consider Ears Heard Honour Kings Minds Mouth Mouths Nations Perceive Quiet Recounted Shut Sprinkle Startle Understand UnderstoodJump to Next Account Clear Consider Ears Heard Honour Kings Minds Mouth Mouths Nations Perceive Quiet Recounted Shut Sprinkle Startle Understand UnderstoodIsaiah 52 1. Christ persuades the church to believe his free redemption7. To receive the ministers thereof 9. To joy in the power thereof 11. And to free themselves from bondage 13. Christ's kingdom shall be exalted so He will sprinkle many nations. This phrase suggests a priestly action, reminiscent of the sprinkling of blood in the Old Testament sacrificial system (Leviticus 16:14-15). The act of sprinkling signifies purification and atonement, indicating that the Servant's work will extend beyond Israel to include many nations. This foreshadows the universal scope of Christ's atonement, as seen in the New Testament (Hebrews 9:13-14). The imagery also connects to the Great Commission, where the message of salvation is to be spread to all nations (Matthew 28:19). Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard. Persons / Places / Events 1. The ServantThis passage is part of the "Servant Songs" in Isaiah, which prophetically describe the Messiah, Jesus Christ, as the suffering servant who brings salvation. 2. Many Nations Refers to the Gentiles, indicating the global scope of the Messiah's redemptive work beyond Israel. 3. Kings Represents the rulers and authorities of the world who will be in awe of the Servant's work and revelation. 4. Isaiah The prophet who authored this book, delivering God's messages to the people of Israel during a time of impending judgment and future hope. 5. The Event of Revelation The unveiling of God's plan of salvation through the Messiah, which was previously hidden or not fully understood by the nations. Teaching Points The Global Reach of the GospelThe "sprinkling" of many nations signifies the cleansing and redemption available to all people through Christ. This challenges believers to embrace and support global missions. The Power of Revelation The passage emphasizes that understanding and revelation come from God. Believers should seek divine wisdom and insight through prayer and study of the Scriptures. The Humbling of Earthly Powers Kings and rulers will be silenced by the truth of the Gospel. This teaches us that God's wisdom surpasses human authority and power, encouraging trust in His sovereignty. The Fulfillment of Prophecy The fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy in Christ strengthens our faith in the reliability of God's Word and His promises. The Role of Witnessing As the nations will see and understand, believers are called to be witnesses, sharing the Gospel so others may come to know the truth of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 52:15?2. How does Isaiah 52:15 foreshadow the impact of Christ's sacrifice on nations? 3. What does "kings will shut their mouths" reveal about God's authority? 4. How can we apply the message of Isaiah 52:15 in evangelism today? 5. Which New Testament events fulfill the prophecy in Isaiah 52:15? 6. How does Isaiah 52:15 encourage us to trust in God's transformative power? 7. How does Isaiah 52:15 foreshadow the coming of the Messiah? 8. What does "sprinkle many nations" mean in Isaiah 52:15? 9. How is Isaiah 52:15 fulfilled in the New Testament? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 52? 11. Who was King Uzziah in the Bible? 12. How does Isaiah 52:13-15's depiction of a servant 'sprinkling many nations' fit scientifically or historically, especially when taken literally? 13. Why does Isaiah 52:10 claim 'all the nations' witnessed the Lord's deliverance, when historical records don't mention such a global event? 14. If Isaiah 42 is meant to describe a future figure, why do some details reflect the socio-political context of the time it was written? What Does Isaiah 52:15 Mean So He will sprinkle many nations“so He will sprinkle many nations” (Isaiah 52:15) • “Sprinkle” echoes the priestly act of cleansing with sacrificial blood (Leviticus 16:14-15). The Servant—fulfilled in Jesus—does for the world what the high priest did for Israel. • Hebrews 9:13-14 says the blood of Christ “purifies our conscience,” linking Isaiah’s promise to the cross. • 1 Peter 1:2 speaks of believers “sprinkled with His blood,” showing the reach of this cleansing to Jew and Gentile alike. • The word “nations” confirms a global scope (Revelation 7:9). Messiah’s atonement is literally for “all the families of the earth” (Genesis 12:3; Acts 10:34-35). • This prophetic line assures that the Servant’s sacrifice doesn’t merely inspire—it effectually cleanses, making forgiven worshipers out of once-unclean peoples. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him “Kings will shut their mouths because of Him” (Isaiah 52:15) • Earthly rulers, accustomed to command, fall silent before a greater Majesty. Psalm 2:10-12 warns kings to “serve the LORD with reverence.” • Isaiah 49:7 foretells kings bowing to the Holy One; Philippians 2:9-11 shows every knee—royal or common—bending to Jesus. • The hush hints at astonishment: rulers who thought power came by sword discover it rests in the Servant’s suffering (Acts 4:26-28). • At His first trial Jesus “answered him not one word” (Matthew 27:14), yet at His return monarchs will be wordless before Him (Revelation 6:15-17). • The picture is literal: human authority ultimately concedes to divine authority. For they will see what they have not been told “For they will see what they have not been told” (Isaiah 52:15) • Paul cites this clause when explaining his call to unreached peoples (Romans 15:20-21). The Servant reveals Himself where prior revelation was absent. • Luke 2:30-32 records Simeon calling Jesus “a light for revelation to the Gentiles”—eyes that never had Torah now behold Messiah. • The gospel’s spread fulfills this seeing: pagans in Thessalonica “turned to God from idols” (1 Thessalonians 1:9-10) after meeting Christ. • Spiritual sight breaks in precisely where no preparation seems to exist, proving salvation is God’s initiative, not human discovery (John 1:5). • Every new believer repeats the prophecy: “I was blind, now I see” (John 9:25). And they will understand what they have not heard “and they will understand what they have not heard” (Isaiah 52:15) • Understanding follows seeing; revelation births comprehension (2 Corinthians 4:6). • Acts 26:18 describes Jesus sending Paul “to open their eyes… that they may receive forgiveness,” matching Isaiah’s order—illumination then insight. • Ephesians 3:5-6 notes the mystery “now revealed… that the Gentiles are fellow heirs.” Formerly deaf to covenant promises, they grasp them by the Spirit. • The clause also anticipates the Great Commission’s success: wherever the message goes, God grants ears to hear (Matthew 13:16; Revelation 2:29). • This is more than intellectual assent; it is heart-level understanding that leads to worship (John 4:23-24). summary Isaiah 52:15 pictures Messiah actively cleansing the world, quieting the proud, opening blind eyes, and granting new understanding. The verse moves from atonement (“sprinkle”) to universal awe (“kings silent”) to revelation (“see”) and finally to conversion (“understand”). It reassures believers that Christ’s sacrifice is effective, His authority unrivaled, His gospel unstoppable, and His grace sufficient to reach the least-likely hearts—just as Scripture declares. (15) So shall he sprinkle many nations . . .--The words have been very differently rendered by, He shall cause to spring up, i.e., shall startle, He shall scatter, He shall fling away, or, Many nations shall marvel at him. On the whole, however, admitting the difficulty of the passage, the Authorised version seems preferable. The "sprinkling" is that of the priest who cleanses the leper (Leviticus 4:6; Leviticus 4:17), and this was to be done by Him who was Himself counted as a leper "smitten of God" (Isaiah 53:4). We may probably trace an echo of the words in the "sprinkling clean water" of Ezekiel 36:25, in the "blood of sprinkling," of Hebrews 10:22; Hebrews 12:24. Here it comes as an explanation of the paradox that the Servant of Jehovah was to bring in "many nations" into the holy city, and yet that the "uncircumcised and unclean" were not to enter it (Isaiah 52:1). . . . Verse 15. - So shall he sprinkle many nations. The Septuagint has, "So shall many nations marvel at him;" and this translation is followed by Gesenius and Ewald. Mr. Cheyne thinks that the present Hebrew text is corrupt, and suggests that a verb was used antithetical to the "astonied" of ver. 14, expressing "joyful surprise." It is certainly hard to see how the idea of "sprinkling," even if it can mean "purifying," comes in here. Kings shall shut their mouths at him; rather, because of him. In reverential awe of his surpassing greatness (comp. Micah 7:16). That which had not been told them shall they see. They will learn the facts of Christ's humiliation, sufferings, death, resurrection, and ascension to heaven - events that it had never entered into the heart of man to conceive, and of which, therefore, no tongue had ever spoken.
Hebrew soכֵּ֤ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus He will sprinkle יַזֶּה֙ (yaz·zeh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5137: To spurt, spatter, sprinkle many רַבִּ֔ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great nations. גּוֹיִ֣ם (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts Kings מְלָכִ֖ים (mə·lā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4428: A king will shut יִקְפְּצ֥וּ (yiq·pə·ṣū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7092: To draw together, close, to leap, to die their mouths פִּיהֶ֑ם (pî·hem) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to because of Him. עָלָ֛יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against For כִּ֠י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they will see רָא֔וּ (rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7200: To see what אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that they have not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no been told, סֻפַּ֤ר (sup·par) Verb - Pual - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate and they will understand הִתְבּוֹנָֽנוּ׃ (hiṯ·bō·w·nā·nū) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand what וַאֲשֶׁ֥ר (wa·’ă·šer) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that they have not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no heard. שָׁמְע֖וּ (šā·mə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Links Isaiah 52:15 NIVIsaiah 52:15 NLT Isaiah 52:15 ESV Isaiah 52:15 NASB Isaiah 52:15 KJV Isaiah 52:15 BibleApps.com Isaiah 52:15 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 52:15 Chinese Bible Isaiah 52:15 French Bible Isaiah 52:15 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 52:15 So shall he sprinkle many nations (Isa Isi Is) |
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