Isaiah 9:2 net — (9:1) The people walking in darkness see a bright light; light shines on those who live in a land of deep darkness.

NET Bible

"(9:1) The people walking in darkness see a bright light; light shines on those who live in a land of deep darkness."

— Isaiah 9:2, NET Bible

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Isaiah 9 — Context

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(8:23) The gloom will be dispelled for those who were anxious. In earlier times he humiliated the land of Zebulun, and the land of Naphtali; but now he brings honor to the way of the sea, the region beyond the Jordan, and Galilee of the nations.

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(9:1) The people walking in darkness see a bright light; light shines on those who live in a land of deep darkness.

3

You have enlarged the nation; you give them great joy. They rejoice in your presence as harvesters rejoice; as warriors celebrate when they divide up the plunder.

4

For their oppressive yoke and the club that strikes their shoulders, the cudgel the oppressor uses on them, you have shattered, as in the day of Midian’s defeat.

5

Indeed every boot that marches and shakes the earth and every garment dragged through blood is used as 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 NET Bible reads: “(9:1) The people walking in darkness see a bright light; light shines on those who live in a land of deep darkness.”
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 (NET): “(9:1) The people walking in darkness see a bright light; light shines on those who live in a land of deep darkness.” 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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