Isaiah 9:12

The Syrians in front, 2 and the Philistines [To roll in dust (As an insult)] behind; 2 and they will devour Israel [God prevails] with open mouth. 1 For all this, his anger is not turned away, 2 but his hand is stretched out still. 1

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The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

In Context

11Therefore Adonai will set up on high against him the adversaries of Rezin, 2 and will stir up his enemies, 2

13Yet the people have not turned to him who struck them, 2 neither have they sought Adonai Tzva'ot [Yahweh Commander of heaven’s armies]. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 79:7For they have devoured Jacob [Supplanter], 2 and destroyed his homeland. 1

Isaiah 5:25Therefore Adonai’s anger burns against his people, 2 and he has stretched out his hand against them, and has struck them. 1 The mountains tremble, 2 and their dead bodies are as refuse in the middle of the streets. 1 For all this, his anger is not turned away, 2 but his hand is still stretched out. 1

Isaiah 9:21Manasseh [Causing to forget], Ephraim [Fruit]; and Ephraim [Fruit], Manasseh [Causing to forget]; and they together shall be against Judah [Praised]. 1 For all this his anger is not turned away, 2 but his hand is stretched out still.

Isaiah 31:1Woe to those who go down to Egypt [Abode of slavery] for help, 2 and rely on horses, 2 and trust in chariots because they are many, 2 and in horsemen because they are very strong, 2 but they don’t look to haKadosh Isra'el [the Holy One of God prevails], 2 and they don’t seek Adonai! 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 9:9-21

Threatenings against Judah; Threatenings against Israel. ( b. c. 740.) 8 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; 12 The Syrians… Read the whole commentary →

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