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Isaiah 9:4 KJV
Isaiah · chapter 9 · verse 4 · King James Version
For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.Isaiah 9:4 · King James Version
Isaiah 9:4 in context
2The 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.
3Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
4For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.
5For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.
6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- oppressornâgasto driveH5065 →
- shouldershᵉkemthe neck as the place of burdensH7926 →
- brokenchâthathproperly, to prostrateH2865 →
- burdençôbela loadH5448 →
- staffmaṭṭeha branchH4294 →
- yokeʻôla yoke , literally or figurativelyH5923 →
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