Isaiah 9:15

The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.

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Other Translations for Isaiah 9:15

BSB
The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies.
AKJV
The ancient and honorable, he is the head; and the prophet that teaches lies, he is the tail.
CPDV
The long-lived and honorable, he is the head; and the prophet who teaches lies, he is the tail.
ERV
The ancient and the honourable man, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
NHEB
The elder and the honorable man is the head, and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail.
SMT
The old man and they lifting up faces, he the head; and the prophet teaching falsehood, be the tail.

Commentary for Isaiah 9:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 9:15
Summary
Authority and deceit occupy leadership positions
Place
Israel
Event
Identification of false leadership
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment