Isaiah 48:4
“Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy necke is an yron sinew, and thy brow brasse:”
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Isaiah 48:4 Context
2For they call themselues of the holy city, and stay themselues vpon the God of Israel, the Lord of hostes is his Name. 3I haue declared the former things from the beginning: and they went foorth out of my mouth, and I shewed them, I did them suddenly, and they came to passe. 4Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy necke is an yron sinew, and thy brow brasse: 5I haue euen from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to passe I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idole hath done them, and my grauen image, and my molten image hath commanded them. 6Thou hast heard, see all this, and will not yee declare it? I haue shewed thee new things from this time, euen hidden things, and thou didst not know them.
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Other Translations for Isaiah 48:4
Because I knew that thou [art] obstinate, and thy neck [is] an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;
- King James Version
"Because I know that you are obstinate, And your neck is an iron sinew And your forehead bronze,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;
- American Standard Version (1901)
Because I saw that your heart was hard, and that your neck was an iron cord, and your brow brass;
- Basic English Bible
Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass,
- Darby Bible
Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;
- Webster's Bible
Because I knew that you are obstinate, and your neck is an iron sinew, and your brow brass;
- World English Bible
From my knowing that thou art obstinate, And a sinew of iron thy neck, And thy forehead brass,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 48:4
48:4 I knew - Therefore I gave thee clearer demonstrations of my nature and providence, because I knew thou wast an unbelieving nation. Thy neck - Will not bow down to receive my yoke. Thy brow - Thou wast impudent.