Isaiah 23:9 net — The LORD of Heaven’s Armies planned it– to dishonor the pride that comes from all her beauty, to humiliate all the dign…

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"The LORD of Heaven’s Armies planned it– to dishonor the pride that comes from all her beauty, to humiliate all the dignitaries of the earth."

— Isaiah 23:9, NET Bible

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Isaiah 23 — Context

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Travel to Tarshish! Wail, you residents of the coast!

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Is this really your boisterous city whose origins are in the distant past, and whose feet led her to a distant land to reside?

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Who planned this for royal Tyre, whose merchants are princes, whose traders are the dignitaries of the earth?

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The LORD of Heaven’s Armies planned it– to dishonor the pride that comes from all her beauty, to humiliate all the dignitaries of the earth.

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Daughter Tarshish, travel back to your land, as one crosses the Nile; there is no longer any marketplace in Tyre.

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The LORD stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook kingdoms; he gave the order to destroy Canaan’s fortresses.

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He said,“You will no longer celebrate, oppressed virgin daughter Sidon! Get up, travel to Cyprus, but you will find no relief there.”

Isaiah 23:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 23:9 say?
Isaiah 23:9 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD of Heaven’s Armies planned it– to dishonor the pride that comes from all her beauty, to humiliate all the dignitaries of the earth.”
Where is Isaiah 23:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 23:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 23, 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 23:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 23:9 in?
Isaiah 23:9 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 23:9?
Isaiah 23:9 reads (NET): “The LORD of Heaven’s Armies planned it– to dishonor the pride that comes from all her beauty, to humiliate all the dignitaries of the earth.” 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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