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href="/bsb/isaiah/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/isaiah/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But the LORD has strengthened Rezin&#8217s foes against them and has spurred their enemies on.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But the LORD will bring Rezin’s enemies against Israel and stir up all their foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD raises the adversaries of Rezin against him, and stirs up his enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has raised up the foes of Rezin against him and joined his enemies together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD shall set up the adversaries of Rezin against him, and join his enemies together;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD shall set up The adversaries of Rezin against him, And spur his enemies on,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD raises superior adversaries against them from Rezin And provokes their enemies,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD raises against them adversaries from Rezin And spurs their enemies on,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore the LORD raises against them adversaries from Rezin, And spurs their enemies on,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore Yahweh exalts against them adversaries from Rezin And incites their enemies,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD raises against Ephraim adversaries from Rezin [king of Aram] And spurs their enemies on,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has raised up Rezin’s adversaries against him and stirred up his enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has raised up Rezin&#8217s adversaries against him and stirred up his enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore Jehovah will set up on high against him the adversaries of Rezin, and will stir up his enemies,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD made their enemies attack them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD shall set up on high against him the adversaries of Rezin, and shall stir up his enemies;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD will set Rezin's oppressors against Israel and will stir up its enemies-<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD has stirred up their enemies to attack them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD has raised adversaries from Rezin against him, and he stirs up his enemies—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has raised up the foes of Rezin against him and joined his enemies together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the LORD provoked their adversaries to attack them, he stirred up their enemies--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD will set up on high against him the adversaries of Rezin, and will stir up his enemies,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD will set up the adversaries of Rezin against him, and join his enemies together;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore Yahweh will set up on high against him the adversaries of Rezin, and will stir up his enemies, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH sets the adversaries of Rezin on high above him, "" And he joins his enemies together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah setteth the adversaries of Rezin on high above him, And his enemies he joineth together,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah will set on high the adversaries of Rezin against him, and he will arouse his enemies:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord shall set up the enemies of Rasin over him, and shall bring on his enemies in a crowd: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Lord will raise up the enemies of Rezin over him, and he will turn his adversaries into a tumult:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So the LORD raises up their foes against them and stirs up their enemies to action— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So the LORD raised adversaries against them, and stirred up their enemies,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD shall cause the adversaries of Rezin to prevail against him, and incite his enemies,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH shall strengthen the oppressors of Retsan against him, and he shall provoke his enemies<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD doth set upon high the adversaries of Rezin against him, And spur his enemies;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And God shall dash down them that rise up against him on mount Sion, and shall scatter his enemies;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/9-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=1967" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/9.htm">Judgment Against Israel's Pride</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>“The bricks have fallen, but we will rebuild with finished stone; the sycamores have been felled, but we will replace them with cedars.” <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7682.htm" title="7682: way·śag·gêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to be lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively.">has raised up</a> <a href="/hebrew/6862.htm" title="6862: ṣā·rê (N-mpc) -- Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent. Or tsar; from tsarar; narrow; a tight place; also a pebble; an opponent.">the foes</a> <a href="/hebrew/7526.htm" title="7526: rə·ṣîn (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Aram (Syria), also an Isr. Probably for ratsown; Retsin, the name of a Syrian and of an Israelite.">of Rezin</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against him</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5526.htm" title="5526: yə·saḵ·sêḵ (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- Or sakak; a primitive root; properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in, cover over, protect.">and joined</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇāw (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">his enemies together.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>Aram from the east and Philistia from the west have devoured Israel with open mouths. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-5.htm">2 Kings 17:5-6</a></span><br />Then the king of Assyria invaded the whole land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. / In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-9.htm">2 Kings 18:9-12</a></span><br />In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it. / And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel. / The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/5-13.htm">Hosea 5:13</a></span><br />When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/7-11.htm">Hosea 7:11</a></span><br />So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/8-9.htm">Hosea 8:9</a></span><br />For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-11.htm">Amos 3:11</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “An enemy will surround the land; he will pull down your strongholds and plunder your citadels.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-27.htm">Amos 5:27</a></span><br />Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Damascus,” says the LORD, whose name is the God of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-5.htm">Micah 5:5-6</a></span><br />And He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land and tramples our citadels. We will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men. / And they will rule the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod with the blade drawn. So He will deliver us when Assyria invades our land and marches into our borders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/4-16.htm">Jeremiah 4:16-17</a></span><br />Warn the nations now! Proclaim to Jerusalem: “A besieging army comes from a distant land; they raise their voices against the cities of Judah. / They surround her like men guarding a field, because she has rebelled against Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-15.htm">Jeremiah 5:15-17</a></span><br />Behold, I am bringing a distant nation against you, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD. “It is an established nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language you do not know and whose speech you do not understand. / Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men. / They will devour your harvest and food; they will consume your sons and daughters; they will eat up your flocks and herds; they will feed on your vines and fig trees. With the sword they will destroy the fortified cities in which you trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-22.htm">Jeremiah 6:22-23</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Behold, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is stirred up from the ends of the earth. / They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Zion.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Matthew 11:21-24</a></span><br />“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Luke 10:13-15</a></span><br />Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-40.htm">Acts 13:40-41</a></span><br />Watch out, then, that what was spoken by the prophets does not happen to you: / ‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore the LORD shall set up the adversaries of Rezin against him, and join his enemies together;</p><p class="hdg">set up</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/8-4.htm">Isaiah 8:4-7</a></b></br> For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-9.htm">Isaiah 10:9-11</a></b></br> <i>Is</i> not Calno as Carchemish? <i>is</i> not Hamath as Arpad? <i>is</i> not Samaria as Damascus? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/17-1.htm">Isaiah 17:1-5</a></b></br> The burden of Damascus. 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The phrase indicates divine intervention where God actively orchestrates the rise of adversaries. Rezin was the king of Aram (Syria), and his reign is historically placed in the 8th century BC. The foes mentioned are likely the Assyrians, whom God uses as instruments of judgment against both Aram and Israel. This reflects the biblical theme of God using foreign nations to accomplish His purposes, as seen in other instances like the Babylonian exile (<a href="/jeremiah/25-9.htm">Jeremiah 25:9</a>). Theologically, it underscores God's control over history and His ability to use even those outside the covenant community to fulfill His plans.<p><b>and joined his enemies together</b><br>This phrase suggests a coalition or alliance of adversaries against Rezin. Historically, this could refer to the Assyrian Empire's expansion under Tiglath-Pileser III, who conquered Damascus and executed Rezin around 732 BC. The uniting of enemies can be seen as a fulfillment of divine prophecy, where God brings together various forces to achieve His judgment. This reflects the broader biblical narrative where God often uses alliances, whether for or against Israel, to bring about His divine will (e.g., the coalition of nations in <a href="/psalms/83.htm">Psalm 83</a>). Culturally, alliances were common in the ancient Near East as smaller states often banded together for mutual defense against larger empires. This passage highlights the futility of relying on human alliances instead of trusting in God's sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The sovereign God of Israel, who is actively involved in the affairs of nations and individuals.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rezin.htm">Rezin</a></b><br>The king of Aram (Syria) during the time of Isaiah, who was an adversary of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/foes_of_rezin.htm">Foes of Rezin</a></b><br>These are the enemies that God raises up against Rezin, indicating divine intervention in geopolitical affairs.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>Refers to the collective adversaries that God uses to fulfill His purposes against Rezin and, by extension, against Israel for their disobedience.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom, which is under judgment for its rebellion against God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a></b><br>God is in control of nations and uses them to accomplish His purposes, including judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Israel's rebellion leads to divine judgment, reminding us of the importance of obedience to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention_in_world_affairs.htm">Divine Intervention in World Affairs</a></b><br>God actively intervenes in geopolitical events, demonstrating His power and authority over all creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_enemies_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Enemies in God's Plan</a></b><br>God can use even adversaries to fulfill His divine purposes, showing that nothing is outside His control.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_ultimate_plan.htm">Trust in God's Ultimate Plan</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to trust in God's plan, even when circumstances seem dire, knowing He works all things for good.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_11_compare_to_other_prophecies.htm">How do these prophecies in Isaiah 11 compare with other biblical texts that seem to describe different scenarios for the Messiah and end times?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_send_people_to_hell.htm">Why does God condemn individuals to hell?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_11_9_align_with_diverse_faiths.htm">How can Isaiah 11:9's promise of a world filled with the knowledge of God be reconciled with the widespread existence of diverse religions and beliefs throughout history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_david_calling_messiah_'lord'_contradict.htm">Mark 12:35-37: How can David refer to the Messiah as 'Lord' if the Messiah is supposedly his descendant, and does this contradict genealogies in other biblical texts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Therefore the Lord shall set up the adversaries . . .</span>--The Hebrew tenses are in the past (<span class= "ital">has set up</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>but probably as representing the prophet's visions of an accomplished future. The "adversaries" of the text can hardly be any other than the Assyrians; yet the context that follows clearly points to an attack on Ephraim in which the armies of Rezin were to be conspicuous. The natural explanation is that Syria, after the conquest by the Assyrian king (<a href="/2_kings/16-9.htm" title="And the king of Assyria listened to him: for the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried the people of it captive to Kir, and slew Rezin.">2Kings 16:9</a>), was compelled to take part in a campaign against Samaria. The reading of the text may be retained with this explanation, and the sentence paraphrased thus, "Jehovah will stir up the adversaries of Rezin (the Assyrians who have conquered Syria) against him (Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria), and shall join his enemies against him, and those enemies shall include the very nations on whose support he had counted, the Syrians and the Philistines" (<a href="/context/psalms/83-7.htm" title="Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;">Psalm 83:7-8</a>). The latter people were, it is true, enemies to Judah (<a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm" title="The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelled there.">2Chronicles 28:18</a>), but their hostilities extended to the northern kingdom also.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Therefore the Lord shall set up the adversaries of Rezin against him</span>. "Against him" means "against Ephraim," or the kingdom of Israel. "The adversaries of Rezin" could only be the Assyrians; but these seem precluded by the next verse, which mentions only "Syrians" and Philistines." Hence many critics accept the variant reading of several manuscripts <span class="accented">sarey</span> for <span class="accented">tsarey - which</span> gives the sense of "the <span class="accented">princes</span> of Rezin" (so Lowth, Ewald, Houbigant, Weir, Cheyne). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/9-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has raised up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְשַׂגֵּ֧ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·śag·gêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7682.htm">Strong's 7682: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, lofty, inaccessible, safe, strong</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the foes</span><br /><span class="heb">צָרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6862.htm">Strong's 6862: </a> </span><span class="str2">Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Rezin</span><br /><span class="heb">רְצִ֖ין</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ṣîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7526.htm">Strong's 7526: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rezin -- a king of Aram (Syria), also an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against him</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and joined</span><br /><span class="heb">יְסַכְסֵֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·saḵ·sêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5526.htm">Strong's 5526: </a> </span><span class="str2">To entwine as a, screen, to fence in, cover over, protect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his enemies {together}.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹיְבָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·yə·ḇāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/9-11.htm">Isaiah 9:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/9-11.htm">Isaiah 9:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/9-11.htm">Isaiah 9:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/9-11.htm">Isaiah 9:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/9-11.htm">Isaiah 9:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/9-11.htm">Isaiah 9:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/9-11.htm">Isaiah 9:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/9-11.htm">Isaiah 9:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/9-11.htm">Isaiah 9:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/9-11.htm">Isaiah 9:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/9-11.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 9:11 Therefore Yahweh will set up on high (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/9-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 9:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 9:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/9-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 9:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 9:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>