Isaiah 9:13

Yet 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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In The King James Version

For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts.

In Context

12The 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

14Therefore Adonai will cut off from Israel [God prevails] head and tail, 2 palm branch and reed, in one day. 1

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Cross References

Isaiah 1:5Why should you be beaten more, 2 that you revolt more and more? 1 The whole head is sick, 2 and the whole heart faint. 1

Isaiah 19:15Neither shall there be any work for Egypt [Abode of slavery], which head or tail, palm branch or rush, may do.

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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