Isaiah 9:15

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

"The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail." - Isaiah 9:15
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What does Isaiah 9:15 mean?

Isaiah 9:15 (KJV) states, "The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail." This verse is part of a prophecy given by the prophet Isaiah concerning the judgment of Israel and Judah. In this particular passage, Isaiah is describing…

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