Isaiah 9:16

For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 9:16

BSB

For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up.

AKJV

For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.

CPDV

And those who deceitfully praise this people, and those who are praised, will be thrown down violently.

ERV

For they that lead this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.

NHEB

For those who lead this people lead them astray; and those who are led by them are destroyed.

SMT

And there will be those leading this people causing them to wander; and those being led being swallowed up.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 9:16

FortheleadersH833VerbofthispeopleH5971Noun MasculinecausethemtoerrH8582VerbandtheythatareledH833VerbofthemaredestroyedH1104Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 9:16

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Overview of Isaiah 9:16

Summary

Misleading leaders cause followers' destruction

Place

Israel

Event

Leaders cause people to err

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC