Isaiah 9:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 9:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 9:16 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed. the leaders: or, they tha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 9:16 — KJV
“For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed. the leaders: or, they that call them blessed led of: or, called blessed of destroyed: Heb. swallowed up”
— Isaiah 9:16 (KJV)
Isaiah 9:16 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 9:16
“As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths. lead...: or, call thee blessed destroy: Heb. swallow up”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:16: people, cause, err
“And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Woman: Heb. Isha Man: Heb. Ish”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:16: cause, led, call
“And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. Eve: Heb. Chavah: that is Living”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:16: cause, led, call
“Wherefore he called that place Beersheba; because there they sware both of them. Beersheba: that is, The well of the oath”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:16: cause, led, call
“And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher. Happy...: Heb. In my happiness Asher: that is, Happy”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:16: led, call, blessed
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