Isaiah 8:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 8:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 8:9 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yoursel..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 8:9 — KJV
“Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. people and: or, people, yet”
— Isaiah 8:9 (KJV)
Isaiah 8:9 in Context — About the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah is the prince of prophets — soaring visions of God's holiness, searing warnings, and the Old Testament's clearest portraits of the coming Messiah: born of a virgin, wounded for our transgressions, a man of sorrows. Comfort and strength for the weary run through every chapter.
Cross-References for Isaiah 8:9
“And say thou unto the people, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow, and ye shall eat flesh: for ye have wept in the ears of the LORD, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for it was well with us in Egypt: therefore the LORD will give you flesh, and ye shall eat.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:9: yourselves, people, give
“The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:9: broken, pieces, give
“Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands. forbear...: Heb. protract over them in thy...: Heb. in the hand of thy prophets”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:9: people, give, ear
“Nay, my lord, hear me: the field give I thee, and the cave that is therein, I give it thee; in the presence of the sons of my people give I it thee: bury thy dead.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:9: people, give, ear
“And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: I will give thee money for the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:9: people, give, ear
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