Isaiah 10:9 kjv
Is not Calno as Carchemish? is not Hamath as Arpad? is not Samaria as Damascus?
Isaiah 10:9 nkjv
Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus?
Isaiah 10:9 niv
'Has not Kalno fared like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad, and Samaria like Damascus?
Isaiah 10:9 esv
Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus?
Isaiah 10:9 nlt
We destroyed Calno just as we did Carchemish.
Hamath fell before us as Arpad did.
And we destroyed Samaria just as we did Damascus.
Isaiah 10 9 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 10:13 | For he says, "By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am astute. I have removed the boundaries of peoples and have plundered their treasures; I have brought down their rulers with my hand." | Pride leads to downfall |
| Psalm 10:4 | But in their pride the wicked do not seek God; in every thought there is no room for God. | God absent from the wicked’s thoughts |
| Proverbs 16:18 | Pride goes before destruction, and arrogance before a fall. | Consequences of pride |
| Jeremiah 50:36 | The sword is upon the false prophets, and they will act the fool. The sword is upon their mighty men, and they will be dismayed. | Judgment on false prophets |
| Daniel 4:30 | The king observed and said, "Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?" | Nebuchadnezzar's pride |
| Luke 12:17-20 | And he said to them, "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." And he told them a parable... | Warning against covetousness |
| 1 Corinthians 4:7 | For who makes you different from anyone else? And what do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it? | Receiving gifts from God |
| James 4:6 | But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” | God opposes the proud |
| 1 Peter 5:5 | Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” | Humility towards elders |
| Isaiah 14:13-14 | You said in your heart, “I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the regions of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” | Lucifer's pride |
| Ezekiel 28:2-3 | “Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre, Thus says the Lord GOD: Because your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of the gods, in the midst of the seas,’ yet you are but a man, and no god, though you make yourself like God. | Pride of the Prince of Tyre |
| Psalm 76:5 | The stouthearted were stunned, they slept their last sleep. And none of the warriors could lift a hand. | Foes subdued by God |
| Isaiah 10:14 | and my hand has found like a nest the wealth of the peoples; and as one gathers eggs that have been forsaken, so I have gathered all the earth. And there was no one to strike a wing, or to open the mouth, or to chirp.” | ease of conquest |
| Proverbs 26:12 | To a fool, his own sensuality is his God. | Foolish worship |
| Romans 1:22 | Claiming to be wise, they became fools. | Wisdom turning to folly |
| Isaiah 9:16 | For the leaders of this people have misled, and those who are misled are swallowed up. | Misleading leaders |
| 2 Kings 18:31-32 | Do not listen to Hezekiah. For thus says the king of Assyria: Make your peace with me and come out to me. Then eat each of you of his own vine, and each of his own fig tree, and drink each of you of his own cistern, until I come to take you away to a land like your own land... | Assyrian propaganda |
| Isaiah 28:1-3 | Woe to the inhabitants of the city of destruction, to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel secure on the mount of Samaria, the notable men of the first of the flock! ... You will be trodden underfoot. | Woes on complacent leaders |
| Isaiah 40:23 | he it is that reduces rulers to nothing, who makes the judges of the earth powerless. | God's sovereignty over rulers |
| Isaiah 37:29 | “Because of your rage against me and because your arrogance has come up to my ears, I will put my hook in your nose and my bridle in your mouth, and I will turn you back by the way by which you came.” | God's response to arrogance |
Isaiah 10 verses
Isaiah 10 9 Meaning
The Assyrian king boasts about his conquests, asserting that he has acted with his own strength and wisdom, effectively treating all nations as his subordinates, and that their leaders are mere foolish rulers whom he easily vanquished.
Isaiah 10 9 Context
This verse is spoken by the Assyrian king (likely Tiglath-Pileser III or Sennacherib) in Isaiah chapter 10. The Assyrian Empire was a dominant military power during the time of Isaiah, known for its swift and brutal conquests. The prophet Isaiah is addressing the people of Judah and the surrounding nations, exposing the arrogance and self-reliance of these oppressive powers.
Historically, Assyria had a formidable military machine and an effective administrative system. They attributed their successes not to divine intervention, but to their own strategic brilliance, military might, and the supposed inferiority of the nations they conquered. This verse captures that mindset. The prophet uses this language to reveal the spiritual emptiness and ultimately, the coming downfall of such worldly power, highlighting the futility of human pride against the sovereignty of God. The chapter as a whole describes the impending judgment on Assyria for its oppressive actions and its hubris.
Isaiah 10 9 Word Analysis
- הַכּוֹרֶה (hak-ko-reh) - "the excavator" or "the plunderer" - highlights the systematic and thorough nature of the Assyrian conquests. It suggests taking all that is valuable.
- חָצָה (chatzah) - "divided" or "partitioned" - emphasizes the control and subjugation of nations, treating them as mere spoils of war to be allocated.
- עַמִּים (ammim) - "peoples" or "nations" - referring to the various kingdoms and peoples brought under Assyrian dominion.
- שְׁלָל (shalal) - "spoil" or "booty" - the material wealth taken from conquered lands.
- וַאֲשֶׁר (va'asher) - "and which" or "and that" - a conjunctive particle introducing the second clause.
- יוֹשְׁבֵי (yoshebey) - "inhabitants of" - referring to the people dwelling in cities.
- קָטֹן (qaton) - "small" or "insignificant" - indicating the perceived low status and weakness of these rulers in the eyes of the Assyrian king.
- כְּסִיל (kisil) - "fool" or "dolt" - a strong term for foolishness, suggesting utter lack of wisdom or discernment, particularly in their inability to withstand Assyria.
- סֶרָה (serah) - "turn aside" or "be overturned" - signifies being overthrown, vanquished, or brought down from their position of authority.
Word Groups:
- "Has excavated and partitioned the peoples": This phrase paints a vivid picture of Assyria's systematic approach to conquest and administration, viewing nations as possessions to be divided and controlled.
- "and their inhabitants like fools have I overthrown": This connects the political subjugation to a perceived intellectual or strategic deficiency on the part of the conquered rulers, emphasizing the Assyrian king's dismissive attitude.
Isaiah 10 9 Bonus Section
The metaphor of "gathering eggs" (though present in verse 14 and reflecting the sentiment of this verse) powerfully illustrates the Assyrian king's perception of conquest: effortless, total, and without any meaningful resistance or retaliation. The wealth of nations is seen as abandoned spoils, easily acquired. This verse, therefore, serves as a critical example of the danger of attributing success to oneself rather than to the Creator, a theme that recurs throughout Scripture, particularly concerning kings and empires. It underscores the principle that true power and wisdom originate from God, and those who usurp these attributes for themselves will ultimately be brought low.
Isaiah 10 9 Commentary
The Assyrian king's declaration in this verse is a testament to his supreme arrogance. He attributes his immense success in subjugating nations solely to his own prowess and intellect, utterly disregarding any divine agency. He views other rulers as easily manipulated fools whose kingdoms are mere heaps of plunder, readily taken. This mindset is characteristic of unchecked human pride, which blinds individuals and nations to their true dependence on God and to the eventual consequences of their actions. The prophet Isaiah uses this arrogant boast to set up God's inevitable response of judgment against Assyria, as their own pride will lead to their downfall, demonstrating God's ultimate sovereignty over all earthly powers. The ease with which he claims to have gathered all the earth like eggs signifies a dangerous self-sufficiency that will ultimately prove his undoing.