Isaiah 30:9 net — For these are rebellious people– they are lying children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s law.

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"For these are rebellious people– they are lying children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s law."

— Isaiah 30:9, NET Bible

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Isaiah 30 — Context

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This is an oracle about the animals in the Negev: Through a land of distress and danger, inhabited by lionesses and roaring lions, by snakes and darting adders, they transport their wealth on the backs of donkeys, their riches on the humps of camels, to a nation that cannot help them.

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Egypt is totally incapable of helping. For this reason I call her‘Proud one who is silenced.’”

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Now go, write it down on a tablet in their presence, inscribe it on a scroll, so that it might be preserved for a future time as an enduring witness.

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For these are rebellious people– they are lying children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s law.

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They say to the visionaries,“See no more visions!” and to the seers,“Don’t relate messages to us about what is right! Tell us nice things; relate deceptive messages.

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Turn aside from the way; stray off the path. Remove from our presence the Holy One of Israel.”

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For this reason this is what the Holy One of Israel says:“You have rejected this message; you trust instead in your ability to oppress and trick, and rely on that kind of behavior.

Isaiah 30:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 30:9 say?
Isaiah 30:9 in the NET Bible reads: “For these are rebellious people– they are lying children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s law.”
Where is Isaiah 30:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 30:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 30, 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 30:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 30:9 in?
Isaiah 30:9 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 30:9?
Isaiah 30:9 reads (NET): “For these are rebellious people– they are lying children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s law.” 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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