Isaiah 9:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 9:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 9:15 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 9:15 — KJV
“The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.”
— Isaiah 9:15 (KJV)
Isaiah 9:15 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 9:15
“These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:15: head, lies
“And Eleazar Aaron's son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.”
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“And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:15: head, tail
“He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.”
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“And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound. And he said unto her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:15: head, lies
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