Isaiah 52:15 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The servant's work will have universal significance, causing kings to acknowledge what they had never before heard or understood.
The Context of Isaiah 52:15
The conclusion of Isaiah's introduction to the Servant, revealing his work's universal reach and transformative power.
What Does Isaiah 52:15 Mean?
Sprinkling many nations recalls priestly purification, suggesting that the servant's work cleanses and sanctifies people across all boundaries of race and nationality. His impact extends far beyond Israel to the Gentile world, effecting something transformative in all peoples.
Kings shutting their mouths signifies both awe and submission. They are silenced—unable to speak in opposition or boasting—because they witness something they cannot deny or explain by human categories. The servant reveals knowledge and power previously hidden from the nations.
Isaiah 52:15 in the Original Language
nasak (נָסַךְ), 'sprinkle'—refers to ritual sprinkling of water or blood; here used metaphorically of the servant's purifying effect on nations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 52:15
What does Isaiah 52:15 mean?
The servant's work will have universal significance, causing kings to acknowledge what they had never before heard or understood.
What is the context of Isaiah 52:15?
The conclusion of Isaiah's introduction to the Servant, revealing his work's universal reach and transformative power.