Isaiah 23:9

“The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.”

"The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth." - Isaiah 23:9
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What does Isaiah 23:9 mean?

Isaiah 23:9, according to the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, reads: "The Lord of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth." This verse is part of a larger passage addressing the downfall of Tyre…

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The Purposes of God: Reflections on Isaiah 23:9

In the book of Isaiah, we encounter profound messages that resonate across time, rich with insights regarding God's sovereignty and human pride. Isaiah 23:9 proclaims, "The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the…

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A Prayer for Humility and Divine Transformation

Heavenly Father, I come before You today, acknowledging Your sovereignty and the ultimate authority You possess over all creation. As the scripture from Isaiah 23:9 reveals, "The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the…

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Isaiah 42:23 - "Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come?"
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Leviticus 23:9 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
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Isaiah 5:23 - "Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!"
Isaiah 23:10 - "Pass through thy land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish: there is no more strength."
Isaiah 10:23 - "For the Lord GOD of hosts shall make a consumption, even determined, in the midst of all the land."
Isaiah 23:3 - "And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, is her revenue; and she is a mart of nations."
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Isaiah 65:23 - "They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them."
Isaiah 22:23 - "And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorious throne to his father's house."
"The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails." - Isaiah 3:23