Isaiah 10:9 net — Is not Calneh like Carchemish? Hamath like Arpad? Samaria like Damascus?

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"Is not Calneh like Carchemish? Hamath like Arpad? Samaria like Damascus?"

— Isaiah 10:9, NET Bible

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Isaiah 10 — Context

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I sent him against a godless nation, I ordered him to attack the people with whom I was angry, to take plunder and to carry away loot, to trample them down like dirt in the streets.

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But he does not agree with this, his mind does not reason this way, for his goal is to destroy, and to eliminate many nations.

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Indeed, he says:“Are not my officials all kings?

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Is not Calneh like Carchemish? Hamath like Arpad? Samaria like Damascus?

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I overpowered kingdoms ruled by idols, whose carved images were more impressive than Jerusalem’s or Samaria’s.

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As I have done to Samaria and its idols, so I will do to Jerusalem and its idols.”

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But when the Lord finishes judging Mount Zion and Jerusalem, then I will punish the king of Assyria for what he has proudly planned and for the arrogant attitude he displays.

Isaiah 10:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 10:9 say?
Isaiah 10:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Is not Calneh like Carchemish? Hamath like Arpad? Samaria like Damascus?”
Where is Isaiah 10:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 10:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 10, verse 9.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 10:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 10:9 in?
Isaiah 10:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 10:9?
Isaiah 10:9 reads (NET): “Is not Calneh like Carchemish? Hamath like Arpad? Samaria like Damascus?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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