Isaiah 7:9 cpdv — For the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you will not believe, you will n…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you will not believe, you will not continue. "

— Isaiah 7:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 7 — Context

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“Let us ascend to Judah, and stir it up, and tear it away for ourselves, and appoint the son of Tabeel as a king in its midst.”

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Thus says the Lord God: This shall not stand, and this shall not be.

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For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within sixty-five years from now, Ephraim will cease to be a people.

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For the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you will not believe, you will not continue.

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And the Lord spoke further to Ahaz, saying:

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Ask for a sign for yourself from the Lord your God, from the depths below, even to the heights above.

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And Ahaz said, “I will not ask, for I will not tempt the Lord.”

Isaiah 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 7:9 say?
Isaiah 7:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you will not believe, you will not continue. ”
Where is Isaiah 7:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 7:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 7, 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 7:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 7:9 in?
Isaiah 7:9 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 7:9?
Isaiah 7:9 reads (CPDV): “For the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you will not believe, you will not continue. ” 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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