Isaiah 23:9

The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 23:9

BSB
The LORD of Hosts planned it, to defile all its glorious beauty, to disgrace all the renowned of the earth.
AKJV
The LORD of hosts has purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth.
CPDV
The Lord of hosts has planned this, so that he may tear down the arrogance of all glory, and may bring disgrace to all the illustrious of the earth.
ERV
The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.
NHEB
The LORD of hosts has planned it, to defile all the pride of glory, to shame all the honored of the earth.
SMT
Jehovah of armies purposed it to profane the pride of all glory, to make light all the honored of the earth.

Commentary for Isaiah 23:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 23:9
Summary
God purposes to humble proud kingdoms everywhere.
Event
Divine judgment proclaimed
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment