Isaiah 9:16 bbe — For the guides of this people are the cause of their wandering from the right way, and those who are guided by them com…

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"For the guides of this people are the cause of their wandering from the right way, and those who are guided by them come to destruction."

— Isaiah 9:16, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 9 — Context

13

But the heart of the people was not turned to him who sent punishment on them, and they made no prayer to the Lord of armies.

14

For this cause the Lord took away from Israel head and tail, high and low, in one day.

15

The man who is honoured and responsible is the head, and the prophet who gives false teaching is the tail.

16

For the guides of this people are the cause of their wandering from the right way, and those who are guided by them come to destruction.

17

For this cause the Lord will have no pleasure in their young men, and no pity on their widows and the children without fathers: for they are all haters of God and evil-doers, and foolish words come from every mouth. For all this his wrath is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

18

For evil was burning like a fire; the blackberries and thorns were burned up; the thick woods took fire, rolling up in dark clouds of smoke.

19

The land was dark with the wrath of the Lord of armies: the people were like those who take men's flesh for food.

Isaiah 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 9:16 say?
Isaiah 9:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the guides of this people are the cause of their wandering from the right way, and those who are guided by them come to destruction.”
Where is Isaiah 9:16 in the Bible?
Isaiah 9:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 9, verse 16.
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 9:16.
What translation should I read Isaiah 9:16 in?
Isaiah 9:16 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 9:16?
Isaiah 9:16 reads (BBE): “For the guides of this people are the cause of their wandering from the right way, and those who are guided by them come to destruction.” 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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