Isaiah 9:2

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 9:2

BSB
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.
AKJV
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, on them has the light shined.
CPDV
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. A light has risen for the inhabitants of the region of the shadow of death.
ERV
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
NHEB
The people sitting in darkness have seen a great light. Those living in the land and shadow of death, on them a light has shined.
SMT
The people going in darkness saw a great light: they dwelling in the land of the shadow of death, light shone upon them.

Commentary for Isaiah 9:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 9:2
Summary
Darkness-dwelling people see liberating radiance
Event
Promise of light to suffering people
Estimated Time Period
c. 740 BC
Category
Promise