Isaiah 9:5 akjv — For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning an…

American King James Version

"For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. "

— Isaiah 9:5, American King James Version

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Isaiah 9 — Context

2

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, on them has the light shined.

3

You have multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before you according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

4

For you have broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.

5

For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.

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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

7

Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from now on even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. ¶

8

The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it has lighted on Israel.

Isaiah 9:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 9:5 say?
Isaiah 9:5 in the American King James Version reads: “For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. ”
Where is Isaiah 9:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 9:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 9, verse 5.
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 9:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 9:5 in?
Isaiah 9:5 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 9:5?
Isaiah 9:5 reads (AKJV): “For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. ” 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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