Isaiah 9:9 kjv
And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in the pride and stoutness of heart,
Isaiah 9:9 nkjv
All the people will know? Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria? Who say in pride and arrogance of heart:
Isaiah 9:9 niv
All the people will know it? Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria? who say with pride and arrogance of heart,
Isaiah 9:9 esv
and all the people will know, Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and in arrogance of heart:
Isaiah 9:9 nlt
And the people of Israel and Samaria,
who spoke with such pride and arrogance,
will soon know it.
Isaiah 9 9 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 9:9 | "And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria," | Isaiah 10:24 (Similar theme) |
| Isaiah 9:9 | "Who say in pride and arrogance of heart," | Proverbs 16:18 (Pride) |
| Isaiah 9:9 | "The bricks have fallen, but we will rebuild with hewn stone;" | Jeremiah 18:11 (Rebuilding after judgment) |
| Isaiah 9:9 | "The sycamores have been cut down, but we will replace them with cedars." | Job 14:7-9 (Tree imagery of destruction) |
| Isaiah 9:9 | "The LORD stirs up their adversaries against them, and he spurs on their enemies." | Psalm 83:5 (Enemies rising against Israel) |
| Isaiah 5:25 | "And he will lift up a banner for the nations from afar, and whistle for them from the end of the earth;" | Jeremiah 50:4 (Nations called to attack) |
| Isaiah 9:10 | "they devour Israel to the bone; they devour him to the bone, and their adversaries stir them up." | Ezekiel 35:5 (Enemy violence) |
| Jeremiah 17:5 | "Thus says the LORD: 'Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his arm," | Jeremiah 17:13 (Turning away from God) |
| Jeremiah 17:6 | "and whose heart turns away from the LORD.'" | Proverbs 28:14 (Fear vs. Hardening) |
| 1 Samuel 15:23 | "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness as iniquity and idolatry." | Exodus 32:9 (Stubbornness of Israel) |
| Amos 6:1 | "Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel secure on the mountain of Samaria," | Amos 6:8 (Judgment on security) |
| Hosea 10:15 | "because of your great evil. Samaria shall bear her guilt, because she has stubbornly rebelled against her God." | Hosea 10:2 (Rebellion against God) |
| Romans 2:5 | "But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath" | 2 Peter 3:9 (God's patience vs. hardening) |
| 1 Corinthians 10:10 | "Nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer." | Hebrews 3:17 (Unbelief and destruction) |
| Isaiah 6:10 | "Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and blind their eyes;" | Matthew 13:14-15 (Fulfillment in Jesus' ministry) |
| Luke 19:42 | "'If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes." | Matthew 24:2 (Destruction of Jerusalem) |
| Acts 7:51 | "'You stiffnecked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You always resist the Holy Spirit." | Acts 7:57 (Stephen's accusation) |
| Zechariah 7:11 | "But they refused to listen and turned a stubborn shoulder and stopped their ears so that they might not hear." | Zechariah 7:12 (Refusal to hear) |
| 1 Peter 5:5 | "Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another," | Proverbs 3:34 (God opposes proud) |
Isaiah 9 verses
Isaiah 9 9 Meaning
The people of Israel, specifically the northern kingdom of Ephraim, are stubbornly facing judgment and destruction. They continue to act defiantly, refusing to repent or seek the Lord. This verse declares that despite their pride and hard-heartedness, they will not escape God's coming punishment. Every individual, from leader to commoner, will be affected by the coming calamity.
Isaiah 9 9 Context
Isaiah chapter 9 foretells a coming light and peace, often understood as a Messianic prophecy. However, the preceding verses (9:8-9) abruptly shift to a denunciation of Israel's pride and impending judgment. This specific verse addresses the northern kingdom of Israel (Ephraim/Samaria) during a period of arrogance and defiance, likely during the Assyrian threat. They have experienced past judgments and fortifications, but instead of repentance, they are emboldened by their resilience, believing they can rebuild and surpass their former glory through their own efforts. This verse serves as a stern warning that their pride and false security will not shield them from God's wrath, which will be instigated by their enemies.
Isaiah 9 9 Word Analysis
- And: Connects this verse to the preceding denunciation of Ephraim's arrogance.
- all: Emphasizes the universality of the coming judgment within Ephraim. No one will be spared.
- the: Definite article.
- people: Refers to the populace of the northern kingdom of Israel.
- shall know: Indicates a realization brought about by severe consequences. Knowledge will come through suffering.
- even: Used here for emphasis, highlighting specific groups within "all the people."
- Ephraim: Represents the northern kingdom of Israel, often used metonymically for the entire kingdom.
- and: Connects Ephraim with its capital.
- the: Definite article.
- inhabitant: Denotes the residents, those living within.
- of Samaria: The capital city of the northern kingdom, thus referring to its leadership and populace collectively.
- Who: Relative pronoun introducing a description of "all the people."
- say: Utterance, declaration, confession of their internal mindset.
- in: Expressing the sphere or manner of their saying.
- pride: Exaggerated self-worth, haughtiness, insolence.
- and: Connects pride with arrogance.
- arrogance: Excessive self-esteem bordering on presumption, boasting.
- of: Indicates possession or origin.
- heart: The