Isaiah 9:2 nasb — The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them.

NASB

"The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them."

— Isaiah 9:2, NASB

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Isaiah 9 — Context

1

But there will be no more gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make it glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles.

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The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them.

3

You shall multiply the nation, You shall increase their gladness; They will be glad in Your presence As with the gladness of harvest, As men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

4

For You shall break the yoke of their burden and the staff on their shoulders, The rod of their oppressor, as at the battle of Midian.

5

For every boot of the booted warrior in the battle tumult, And cloak rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire.

Isaiah 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 9:2 say?
Isaiah 9:2 in the NASB reads: “The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them.”
Where is Isaiah 9:2 in the Bible?
Isaiah 9:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 9, verse 2.
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 9:2.
What translation should I read Isaiah 9:2 in?
Isaiah 9:2 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 9:2?
Isaiah 9:2 reads (NASB): “The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them.” 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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