Isaiah 9:10

The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them into cedars.

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Other Translations for Isaiah 9:10

BSB
"The bricks have fallen, but we will rebuild with finished stone; the sycamores have been felled, but we will replace them with cedars."
AKJV
The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them into cedars.
CPDV
"The bricks have fallen, but we will build with squared stones. They have cut down the sycamores, but we will replace them with cedars."
ERV
The bricks are fallen, but we will build with hewn stone: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them into cedars.
NHEB
"The bricks have fallen, but we will build with cut stone. The sycamore fig trees have been cut down, but we will put cedars in their place."
SMT
The bricks fell, and we will build with hewn stone: the sycamores were cut down, and the cedars we will renew.

Commentary for Isaiah 9:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 9:10
Summary
Defiant rebuilding with superior materials
Place
Israel
Event
Determination to rebuild
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Narrative