Isaiah 55:9 kjva — For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."

— Isaiah 55:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 55 — Context

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Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

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Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

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For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

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For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

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For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:

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So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

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For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

Isaiah 55:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 55:9 say?
Isaiah 55:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Where is Isaiah 55:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 55:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 55, 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 55:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 55:9 in?
Isaiah 55:9 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 55:9?
Isaiah 55:9 reads (KJVA): “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” 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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