Isaiah 9:8 kjva — The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel."

— Isaiah 9:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 9 — Context

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.

6

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

7

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

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The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.

9

And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in the pride and stoutness of heart,

10

The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them into cedars.

11

Therefore the Lord shall set up the adversaries of Rezin against him, and join his enemies together;

Isaiah 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 9:8 say?
Isaiah 9:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.”
Where is Isaiah 9:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 9:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 9, verse 8.
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 9:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 9:8 in?
Isaiah 9:8 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 9:8?
Isaiah 9:8 reads (KJVA): “The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.” 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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