Isaiah 9:8 web — The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it falls on Israel.

World English Bible

"The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it falls on Israel."

— Isaiah 9:8, World English Bible

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Isaiah 9 — Context

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For all the armor of the armed man in the noisy battle, and the garments rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire.

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For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this.

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

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All the people will know, including Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and in arrogance of heart,

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"The bricks have fallen, but we will build with cut stone. The sycamore fig trees have been cut down, but we will put cedars in their place."

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Therefore Yahweh will set up on high against him the adversaries of Rezin, and will stir up his enemies,

Isaiah 9:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 9:8 say?
Isaiah 9:8 in the World English Bible reads: “The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it falls on 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 (WEB): “The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it falls on 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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