Isaiah 9:14 web — Therefore Yahweh will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed, in one day.

World English Bible

"Therefore Yahweh will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed, in one day."

— Isaiah 9:14, World English Bible

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Isaiah 9 — Context

11

Therefore Yahweh will set up on high against him the adversaries of Rezin, and will stir up his enemies,

12

The Syrians in front, and the Philistines behind; and they will devour Israel with open mouth. For all this, his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

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Yet the people have not turned to him who struck them, neither have they sought Yahweh of Armies.

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Therefore Yahweh will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed, in one day.

15

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

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For those who lead this people lead them astray; and those who are led by them are destroyed.

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Therefore the Lord will not rejoice over their young men, neither will he have compassion on their fatherless and widows; for everyone is profane and an evildoer, and every mouth speaks folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

Isaiah 9:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 9:14 say?
Isaiah 9:14 in the World English Bible reads: “Therefore Yahweh will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed, in one 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 (WEB): “Therefore Yahweh will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed, in one 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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