Isaiah 9:10 cpdv — “The bricks have fallen, but we will build with squared stones. They have cut down the sycamores, but we will replace t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“The bricks have fallen, but we will build with squared stones. They have cut down the sycamores, but we will replace them with cedars.” "

— Isaiah 9:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 9 — Context

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His reign will be increased, and there will be no end to his peace. He will sit upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to confirm and strengthen it, in judgment and justice, from now even unto eternity. The zeal of the Lord of hosts shall accomplish this.

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The Lord sent a word to Jacob, and it fell upon Israel.

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And all the people of Ephraim will know it. And the inhabitants of Samaria will say it, in the arrogance and haughtiness of their heart:

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“The bricks have fallen, but we will build with squared stones. They have cut down the sycamores, but we will replace them with cedars.”

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And the Lord will raise up the enemies of Rezin over him, and he will turn his adversaries into a tumult:

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the Syrians from the east and the Philistines from the west. And they will devour Israel with their whole mouth. After all this, his fury was not turned away; instead, his hand was still extended.

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And the people did not return to the One who struck them, and they did not seek the Lord of hosts.

Isaiah 9:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 9:10 say?
Isaiah 9:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““The bricks have fallen, but we will build with squared stones. They have cut down the sycamores, but we will replace them with cedars.” ”
Where is Isaiah 9:10 in the Bible?
Isaiah 9:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 9, verse 10.
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 9:10.
What translation should I read Isaiah 9:10 in?
Isaiah 9:10 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 9:10?
Isaiah 9:10 reads (CPDV): ““The bricks have fallen, but we will build with squared stones. They have cut down the sycamores, but we will replace them with cedars.” ” 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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