Isaiah 9:14 nasb — So the LORD cuts off head and tail from Israel, Both palm branch and bulrush in a single day.

NASB

"So the LORD cuts off head and tail from Israel, Both palm branch and bulrush in a single day."

— Isaiah 9:14, NASB

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Isaiah 9 — Context

11

Therefore the LORD raises against them adversaries from Rezin And spurs their enemies on,

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The Arameans on the east and the Philistines on the west; And they devour Israel with gaping jaws. In spite of all this, His anger does not turn away And His hand is still stretched out.

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Yet the people do not turn back to Him who struck them, Nor do they seek the LORD of hosts.

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So the LORD cuts off head and tail from Israel, Both palm branch and bulrush in a single day.

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The head is the elder and honorable man, And the prophet who teaches falsehood is the tail.

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For those who guide this people are leading them astray; And those who are guided by them are brought to confusion.

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Therefore the Lord does not take pleasure in their young men, Nor does He have pity on their orphans or their widows; For every one of them is godless and an evildoer, And every mouth is speaking foolishness. In spite of all this, His anger does not turn away And His hand is still stretched out.

Isaiah 9:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 9:14 say?
Isaiah 9:14 in the NASB reads: “So the LORD cuts off head and tail from Israel, Both palm branch and bulrush in a single day.”
Where is Isaiah 9:14 in the Bible?
Isaiah 9:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 9, verse 14.
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 9:14.
What translation should I read Isaiah 9:14 in?
Isaiah 9:14 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 9:14?
Isaiah 9:14 reads (NASB): “So the LORD cuts off head and tail from Israel, Both palm branch and bulrush in a single day.” 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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