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They have led them down the path of destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for those who guide this people have been leading them astray, and those who are guided by them are swallowed up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the leaders of this people cause <i>them</i> to err; and <i>they that are</i> led of them <i>are</i> destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For the leaders of this people cause <i>them</i> to err, And <i>those who are</i> led by them are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For those who guide this people are leading <i>them</i> astray; And those who are guided by them are confused.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For those who guide this people are leading them astray; And those who are guided by them are brought to confusion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For those who guide this people are leading <i>them</i> astray; And those who are guided by them are brought to confusion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For those who guide this people are leading <i>them</i> astray; And those who are guided by them are brought to confusion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For those who lead this people are causing <i>them</i> to go astray; And those who are led [astray] by them are swallowed up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The leaders of the people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The leaders of the people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For they that lead this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They had led the nation down the wrong path, and the people were confused. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For they that lead this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Those who guide these people lead them astray. Those who are guided by them will be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those who lead these people have misled them and totally confused them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For those who guide this people have been leading them astray, and those who are guided by them are swallowed up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The leaders of this nation were misleading people, and the people being led were destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For those who lead this people lead them astray; and those who are led by them are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led by them are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For those who lead this people lead them astray; and those who are led by them are destroyed. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the eulogists of this people are causing to err, "" And its eulogized ones are consumed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the eulogists of this people are causing to err, And its eulogised ones are consumed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And there will be those leading this people causing them to wander; and those being led being swallowed up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they that call this people blessed, shall cause them to err: and they that are called blessed, shall be thrown down headlong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And those who deceitfully praise this people, and those who are praised, will be thrown down violently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Those who lead this people lead them astray, and those who are led are swallowed up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for those who led this people led them astray, and those who were led by them were left in confusion.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the leaders of this people shall cause them to err and cause them to sink low.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they shall be the benefactors of this people, deceiving and sinking it<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For they that lead this people cause them to err; And they that are led of them are destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they that pronounce this people blessed shall mislead them; and they mislead them that they may devour them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/9-16.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=2011" 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 Hypocrisy</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/833.htm" title="833: mə·’aš·šə·rê (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To go straight, go on, advance. Or rasher; a primitive root; to be straight; figuratively, to go forward, be honest, proper.">those who guide</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām- (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">this people</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8582.htm" title="8582: maṯ·‘îm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To err. A primitive root; to vacillate, i.e. Reel or stray; also causative of both.">mislead them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/833.htm" title="833: ū·mə·’uš·šā·rāw (Conj-w:: V-Pual-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To go straight, go on, advance. Or rasher; a primitive root; to be straight; figuratively, to go forward, be honest, proper.">and those they mislead</a> <a href="/hebrew/1104.htm" title="1104: mə·ḇul·lā·‘îm (V-Pual-Prtcpl-mp) -- To swallow down, swallow up, engulf. A primitive root; to make away with; generally, to destroy.">are swallowed up.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>Therefore the Lord takes no pleasure in their young men; He has no compassion on their fatherless and widows. For every one of them is godless and wicked, and every mouth speaks folly. 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="/matthew/15-14.htm">Matthew 15:14</a></span><br />Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-13.htm">Jeremiah 23:13-15</a></span><br />“Among the prophets of Samaria I saw an offensive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led My people Israel astray. / And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.” / Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says concerning the prophets: “I will feed them wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink, for from the prophets of Jerusalem ungodliness has spread throughout the land.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10</a></span><br />Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Matthew 23:16</a></span><br />Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-6.htm">Hosea 4:6</a></span><br />My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1-2</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a></span><br />“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-13.htm">2 Timothy 3:13</a></span><br />while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Jeremiah 5:31</a></span><br />The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/22-28.htm">Ezekiel 22:28</a></span><br />Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a></span><br />For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/2-14.htm">Lamentations 2:14</a></span><br />The visions of your prophets were empty and deceptive; they did not expose your guilt to ward off your captivity. The burdens they envisioned for you were empty and misleading.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.</p><p class="hdg">the leaders, etc.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Isaiah 3:12</a></b></br> <i>As for</i> my people, children <i>are</i> their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause <i>thee</i> to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/15-14.htm">Matthew 15:14</a></b></br> Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Matthew 23:16</a></b></br> Woe unto you, <i>ye</i> blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!</p><p class="hdg">led of them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/6-23.htm">Numbers 6:23-26</a></b></br> Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/8-55.htm">1 Kings 8:55,56</a></b></br> And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/30-27.htm">2 Chronicles 30:27</a></b></br> Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came <i>up</i> to his holy dwelling place, <i>even</i> unto heaven.</p><p class="hdg">destroyed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-14.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/songs/7-9.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-26.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-13.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-5.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Err</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Eulogists</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-13.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Guides</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-3.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Mislead</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-2.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-16.htm">Right</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Swallowed</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-16.htm">Wandering</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/19-13.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-2.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-16.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-14.htm">Confusion</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-19.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-27.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-3.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-13.htm">Err</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Eulogists</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-16.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-14.htm">Guides</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-6.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-13.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-18.htm">Mislead</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-16.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-20.htm">Right</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-7.htm">Swallowed</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-12.htm">Wandering</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-26.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">What joy shall be in the midst of afflictions, by the birth and kingdom of Christ</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/9-8.htm">The judgments upon Israel for their pride</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/9-13.htm">For their hypocrisy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/9-18.htm">And for their unrepentance</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For those who guide this people mislead them</b><br>This phrase highlights the responsibility of leaders and the severe consequences of their failure. In the context of Isaiah, the leaders of Israel, including kings, priests, and prophets, were leading the people astray from God's commandments. Historically, this period was marked by political alliances with pagan nations and idolatry, which were contrary to God's instructions. The leaders' failure to adhere to God's law resulted in spiritual and moral decay. This theme is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/jeremiah/23.htm">Jeremiah 23:1-2</a>, where God condemns the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of His pasture. The New Testament also warns against false teachers in passages like <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a> and <a href="/2_peter/2.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a>, emphasizing the importance of sound doctrine and faithful leadership.<p><b>mislead them</b><br>The act of misleading implies intentional or negligent guidance away from truth. In the biblical context, this often involved leading people into idolatry or false worship, as seen in the reigns of kings like Ahab, who promoted the worship of Baal (<a href="/1_kings/16-30.htm">1 Kings 16:30-33</a>). The Hebrew word used here can also suggest causing someone to err or wander, which is significant in a spiritual sense. Jesus Christ, in contrast, is depicted as the Good Shepherd in <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>, who leads His flock in truth and righteousness, highlighting the stark difference between false leaders and the true Messiah.<p><b>and those they mislead are swallowed up</b><br>This phrase indicates the dire consequences for those who follow false guidance. The imagery of being "swallowed up" suggests destruction and judgment, reminiscent of the earth swallowing Korah and his followers in <a href="/numbers/16-32.htm">Numbers 16:32</a> as a result of their rebellion against God's appointed leadership. In Isaiah's time, the people faced the threat of Assyrian invasion and exile as a direct consequence of their leaders' misguidance. This serves as a warning of the spiritual peril that comes from following false teachings, a theme reiterated in the New Testament, where Jesus warns of the blind leading the blind in <a href="/matthew/15-14.htm">Matthew 15:14</a>, resulting in both falling into a pit. The ultimate fulfillment of righteous leadership is found in Christ, who offers salvation and truth to those who follow Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied during a time of great turmoil and moral decline in Israel and Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a></b><br>The audience of Isaiah's prophecy, often depicted as straying from God's commandments and suffering the consequences of poor leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/leaders/guides.htm">Leaders/Guides</a></b><br>Refers to the leaders of Israel who were responsible for guiding the people but instead led them astray.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/misleading.htm">Misleading</a></b><br>The act of leading someone in the wrong direction, which in this context refers to spiritual and moral misguidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/swallowed_up.htm">Swallowed Up</a></b><br>A metaphor for being consumed or destroyed, indicating the severe consequences of being misled.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_responsibility_of_leadership.htm">The Responsibility of Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders have a profound responsibility to guide their people in truth and righteousness. Misleading others can have devastating spiritual consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>Believers must cultivate discernment to recognize when they are being led astray. This involves knowing Scripture and seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_misguidance.htm">Consequences of Misguidance</a></b><br>Being misled can lead to spiritual destruction. It is crucial to remain vigilant and anchored in God's Word to avoid being "swallowed up."<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_in_leadership.htm">Accountability in Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders will be held accountable for their influence. It is vital for those in positions of authority to seek God's wisdom and lead with integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_community.htm">The Role of the Community</a></b><br>The community of believers should support one another in truth, holding each other accountable and encouraging adherence to God's Word.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The leaders of this people cause them to err</span> (comp. <a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Isaiah 3:12</a>). Both the peoples were led into idolatry by their rulers, but Israel especially. Jeroboam, the first king, introduced the calf-worship, and his <span class="accented">successors</span> from first to last persisted in his sin. Ahab added the still grosset idolatry of Baal. Those who held high position under the kings were equally bad examples to the people (see above, <a href="/isaiah/1-2.htm">Isaiah 1:2</a>:3). Are destroyed. First, morally corrupted and debased, then physically given over to destruction - slaughtered by Philistines, Syrians, and Assyrians. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/9-16.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽהְי֛וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who guide</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאַשְּׁרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’aš·šə·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_833.htm">Strong's 833: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be straight, to go forward, be honest, proper</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽעָם־</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mislead them,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַתְעִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(maṯ·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8582.htm">Strong's 8582: </a> </span><span class="str2">To vacillate, reel, stray</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and those they mislead</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְאֻשָּׁרָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·’uš·šā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_833.htm">Strong's 833: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be straight, to go forward, be honest, proper</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are swallowed up.</span><br /><span class="heb">מְבֻלָּעִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḇul·lā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1104.htm">Strong's 1104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To swallow down, swallow up, engulf</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/9-16.htm">Isaiah 9:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/9-16.htm">Isaiah 9:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/9-16.htm">Isaiah 9:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/9-16.htm">Isaiah 9:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/9-16.htm">Isaiah 9:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/9-16.htm">Isaiah 9:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/9-16.htm">Isaiah 9:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/9-16.htm">Isaiah 9:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/9-16.htm">Isaiah 9:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/9-16.htm">Isaiah 9:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/9-16.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 9:16 For those who lead this people lead (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/9-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 9:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 9:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/9-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 9:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 9:17" /></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>