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◄ Isaiah 9:12►
New International Version
Arameans from the east and Philistines from the west have devoured Israel with open mouth. Yet for all this, his anger is not turned away, his hand is still upraised.

New Living Translation
The Syrians from the east and the Philistines from the west will bare their fangs and devour Israel. But even then the LORD’s anger will not be satisfied. His fist is still poised to strike.

English Standard Version
The Syrians on the east and the Philistines on the west devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger has not turned away, and his hand is stretched out still.

Berean Standard Bible
Aram from the east and Philistia from the west have devoured Israel with open mouths. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.

King James Bible
The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his handis stretched out still.

New King James Version
The Syrians before and the Philistines behind; And they shall devour Israel with an open mouth. For all this His anger is not turned away, But His handis stretched out still.

New American Standard Bible
The Arameans from the east and the Philistines from the west; And they devour Israel with gaping jaws. Inspite of all this, His anger does not turn away, And His hand is still stretched out.

NASB 1995
The Arameans on the east and the Philistines on the west; And they devour Israel with gaping jaws. In spite of all this, His anger does not turn away And His hand is still stretched out.

NASB 1977
The Arameans on the east and the Philistines on the west; And they devour Israel with gaping jaws. Inspite of all this His anger does not turn away, And His hand is still stretched out.

Legacy Standard Bible
The Arameans on the east and the Philistines on the west; And they devour Israel with gaping jaws. Inspite of all this, His anger does not turn back, And His hand is still stretched out.

Amplified Bible
The Arameans on the east and the Philistines on the west; And they devour Israel with gaping jaws. Inspite of all this, God’s anger does not turn away But His hand is still stretched out [in judgment].

Christian Standard Bible
Aram from the east and Philistia from the west have consumed Israel with open mouths. In all this, his anger has not turned away, and his hand is still raised to strike.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Aram from the east and Philistia from the west have consumed Israel with open mouths. In all this, His anger is not removed, and His hand is still raised to strike.

American Standard Version
the Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

Contemporary English Version
He sent the Arameans from the east and the Philistines from the west, and they swallowed up Israel. But even this did not stop him from being angry, so he kept on punishing them.

English Revised Version
the Syrians before, and the Philistines behind, and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the Arameans from the east and the Philistines from the west. They will devour Israel with open mouths. Even after all this, his anger will not disappear, and he is still ready to use his power.

Good News Translation
Syria on the east and Philistia on the west have opened their mouths to devour Israel. Yet even so the LORD's anger is not ended; his hand is still stretched out to punish.

International Standard Version
Arameans from the east and Philistines from the west— and they devour Israel with open mouths! "Yet for all this, his anger has not turned away, and his hand is still stretched out, ready to strike."

NET Bible
Syria from the east, and the Philistines from the west, they gobbled up Israelite territory. Despite all this, his anger does not subside, and his hand is ready to strike again.

New Heart English Bible
The Arameans in front, and the Philistines behind; and they will devour Israel with open mouth. For all this, his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

Webster's Bible Translation
The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Aram from the east and Philistia from the west have devoured Israel with open mouths. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.

World English Bible
The Syrians in front, and the Philistines behind; and they will devour Israel with open mouth. For all this, his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Aram from before, and Philistia from behind, "" And they devour Israel with the whole mouth. With all this His anger has not turned back, "" And His hand is still stretched out.

Young's Literal Translation
Aram from before, and Philistia from behind, And they devour Israel with the whole mouth. With all this not turned back hath His anger, And still His hand is stretched out.

Smith's Literal Translation
Aram from the east, and the rovers from behind; and they will eat up Israel with all the mouth. In all this his anger was not turned back, and yet his hand stretched out.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Syrians from the east, and the Philistines from the west: and they shall devour Israel with open mouth, For all this his indignation is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the Syrians from the east and the Philistines from the west. And they will devour Israel with their whole mouth. After all this, his fury was not turned away; instead, his hand was still extended.

New American Bible
Aram from the east and the Philistines from the west— they devour Israel with open mouth. For all this, his wrath is not turned back, and his hand is still outstretched!

New Revised Standard Version
the Arameans on the east and the Philistines on the west, and they devoured Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger has not turned away; his hand is stretched out still.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The Edomites from the east and the Philistines from the west; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Edom from the East and the Philistines from the West, and they shall consume Israel with all their mouths, and in all these things he did not turn away his anger, and again he raised his hand
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The Arameans on the east, and the Philistines on the west; And they devour Israel with open mouth. For all this His anger is not turned away, But His hand is stretched out still.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
even Syria from the rising of the sun, and the Greeks from the setting of the sun, who devour Israel with open mouth. For all thishis anger is not turned away, but stillhis hand is exalted.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Judgment Against Israel's Pride
…11The LORD has raised up the foes of Rezin against him and joined his enemies together.12Aramfrom the eastand Philistiafrom the westhave devouredIsraelwith openmouths.Despite allthis,His angeris notturned away;His handis stillupraised.

Cross References
2 Kings 17:20
So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence.

2 Kings 17:18
So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained,

2 Kings 18:11-12
The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. / This happened because they did not listen to the voice of the LORD their God, but violated His covenant—all that Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded—and would neither listen nor obey.

Amos 1:3
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron.

Amos 1:6
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Gaza, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they exiled a whole population, delivering them up to Edom.

Amos 1:9
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood.

Amos 1:11
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly.

Amos 1:13
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory.

Amos 2:1
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king.

Amos 2:4
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Judah, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they reject the Law of the LORD and fail to keep His statutes; they are led astray by the lies in which their fathers walked.

Amos 2:6
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Israel, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they sell the righteous for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals.

Jeremiah 4:8
So put on sackcloth, mourn and wail, for the fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us.”

Jeremiah 5:15-17
Behold, I am bringing a distant nation against you, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD. “It is an established nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language you do not know and whose speech you do not understand. / Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men. / They will devour your harvest and food; they will consume your sons and daughters; they will eat up your flocks and herds; they will feed on your vines and fig trees. With the sword they will destroy the fortified cities in which you trust.”

Hosea 8:1
Put the ram’s horn to your lips! An eagle looms over the house of the LORD, because the people have transgressed My covenant and rebelled against My law.

Hosea 9:3
They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria.


Treasury of Scripture

The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

Syrians

2 Kings 16:6
At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered Elath to Syria, and drave the Jews from Elath: and the Syrians came to Elath, and dwelt there unto this day.

2 Chronicles 28:18
The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with the villages thereof, and Timnah with the villages thereof, Gimzo also and the villages thereof: and they dwelt there.

Jeremiah 35:11
But it came to pass, when Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon came up into the land, that we said, Come, and let us go to Jerusalem for fear of the army of the Chaldeans, and for fear of the army of the Syrians: so we dwell at Jerusalem.

devour Israel

Deuteronomy 31:17
Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our Godis not among us?

Psalm 79:7
For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.

Psalm 129:3-6
The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows…

open mouth.

Isaiah 9:17,21
Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every oneis an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his handis stretched out still…

Isaiah 5:25
Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcaseswere torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his handis stretched out still.

Isaiah 10:4
Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners, and they shall fall under the slain. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his handis stretched out still.

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Isaiah 9
1.What joy shall be in the midst of afflictions, by the birth and kingdom of Christ
8.The judgments upon Israel for their pride
13.For their hypocrisy
18.And for their unrepentance














Aram from the east and Philistia from the west
This phrase highlights the geopolitical threats surrounding Israel. Aram, known as Syria, was a powerful kingdom northeast of Israel, often in conflict with the Israelites. Philistia, located to the southwest along the Mediterranean coast, was another perennial enemy. The mention of these two nations underscores the encirclement and pressure Israel faced from hostile neighbors. Historically, both Aram and Philistia were significant military powers, and their mention here symbolizes the external threats that God allowed as a form of judgment against Israel's disobedience.

have devoured Israel with open mouths.
The imagery of being "devoured" suggests complete destruction and consumption, indicating the severity of the threat. This metaphor reflects the dire consequences of Israel's sin and rebellion against God. The "open mouths" symbolize the insatiable greed and aggression of these nations. This phrase can be connected to the covenant curses outlined inDeuteronomy 28, where God warns Israel of the consequences of turning away from Him, including being besieged by enemies.

Despite all this, His anger is not turned away;
This part of the verse emphasizes the ongoing nature of God's judgment. Despite the calamities Israel faced, God's anger remained because the people had not repented. This reflects the biblical principle that God's discipline continues until there is genuine repentance and a return to covenant faithfulness. The persistence of divine anger serves as a warning and a call to repentance, highlighting God's justice and holiness.

His hand is still upraised.
The "upraised hand" is a symbol of God's active judgment and power. In biblical imagery, an upraised hand often signifies readiness to strike or execute judgment. This phrase indicates that God's disciplinary actions are not yet complete, and further consequences may follow if there is no change in behavior. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the seriousness of His covenant with Israel. This imagery is consistent with other prophetic warnings throughout the Old Testament, where God's hand is depicted as both a source of protection and a means of judgment.

Persons / Places / Events
1.Arameans
A group of people from the region of Aram, located in present-day Syria. They were often in conflict with Israel and are mentioned here as instruments of God's judgment.

2.Philistines
An ancient people who lived on the southwestern coast of Canaan. They were long-time adversaries of Israel and are depicted as part of God's disciplinary measures against Israel.

3.Israel
The northern kingdom, which had turned away from God and was facing His judgment through foreign invasions.

4.God's Anger
Represents God's righteous indignation against the sin and rebellion of His people, Israel.

5.Prophet Isaiah
The author of the book, who conveyed God's messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah and Israel.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Judgment
God uses nations as instruments of His judgment, demonstrating His control over all events and peoples.

The Consequences of Sin
Persistent rebellion against God leads to severe consequences, as seen in Israel's experience with foreign invasions.

God's Unyielding Justice
Despite the severity of judgment, God's justice remains unyielding until repentance occurs.

Call to Repentance
The continued upraised hand of God is a call for His people to turn back to Him in repentance and faith.

Hope in God's Mercy
Even in judgment, there is hope for restoration if the people return to God, as seen in the broader context of Isaiah's prophecies.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Isaiah 9:12?

2.How does Isaiah 9:12 illustrate God's judgment and its implications for today?

3.What does "His hand is still upraised" reveal about God's patience and justice?

4.How can Isaiah 9:12 guide us in responding to God's discipline in life?

5.Connect Isaiah 9:12 with other scriptures about God's judgment and mercy.

6.How can we apply the lessons from Isaiah 9:12 to our community today?

7.What historical context surrounds Isaiah 9:12 and its message of divine judgment?

8.How does Isaiah 9:12 reflect God's sovereignty over nations?

9.What is the significance of "Arameans from the east" in Isaiah 9:12?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 9?

11.Hosea 12:9: Is there any historical record of Israel returning to a nomadic lifestyle in tents after the Exodus period?

12.How does Isaiah 9:1-2's mention of a 'great light' align with historical records, which offer no clear evidence of a miraculous event in Galilee at that time?

13.Isaiah 12:4: Is there any evidence outside of the Bible indicating that the deeds of the God of Israel were widely proclaimed among nations at that time?

14.How can the described prosperity and deliverance in Isaiah 9 be reconciled with the ongoing hardships that plagued the region for centuries afterward?
What Does Isaiah 9:12 Mean
Aram from the east

“Aram from the east…” (Isaiah 9:12) brings to mind the northern kingdom’s constant harassment by the Syrians. The Lord permitted Aram to strike Israel repeatedly (2 Kings 15:37;2 Chronicles 28:5) because the people refused to abandon idolatry. Each attack was a purposeful wake-up call, not random misfortune. God’s covenant people experienced real, historical invasions—proof that His warnings inDeuteronomy 28:25, 49 were literally unfolding.

Philistia from the west

“…and Philistia from the west…” reminds us that threats pressed in on every side (1 Samuel 13:5;2 Chronicles 28:18). The Philistines, Israel’s age-old coastal enemy, struck from the opposite direction, completing the vice-grip. Together with Aram, they formed a picture of total encirclement—no earthly escape except repentance toward the Lord who had delivered them before (Judges 10:6-16).

have devoured Israel with open mouths

Like lions tearing prey (Psalm 22:13), these nations “devoured” Israel.

• The language emphasizes aggressive, unrestrained conquest.

• It also underscores Israel’s helplessness once divine protection is lifted (Leviticus 26:17).

The Lord’s hedge (Isaiah 5:5) had been pulled back, so the enemies swallowed the land “with open mouths,” a stark contrast to the rich feasting Israel might have enjoyed at God’s table (Psalm 23:5).

Despite all this

Here Isaiah pauses: in spite of repeated shocks, national hearts stayed hard (Jeremiah 5:3). Disaster did not soften pride; instead, the people doubled down on self-reliance (Isaiah 9:10). The phrase signals a tragic refusal to read providence rightly, mirroring Pharaoh’s obstinacy after each plague (Exodus 8:19, 32).

His anger is not turned away

Because there was no repentance, “His anger is not turned away.” God’s wrath is not capricious; it is a measured, righteous response to covenant breach (Romans 1:18). Mercy stands ready the moment sinners humble themselves (Joel 2:12-13), but until then, justice remains in motion.

His hand is still upraised

An “upraised” hand shows both judgment and invitation.

• Judgment: the hand stays lifted to strike again if necessary (Isaiah 10:4).

• Invitation: the same hand offers rescue if Israel will simply return (Isaiah 30:15).

The ongoing posture demonstrates God’s persevering pursuit; He disciplines those He loves (Proverbs 3:11-12;Hebrews 12:6). Even in wrath, His goal is restoration.

summary

Isaiah 9:12 records real enemies—Aram and Philistia—swallowing an unrepentant Israel. Each invasion proves God’s word true, warns of further discipline, and simultaneously extends an open-handed call to come home. Until hearts yield, His anger remains; once they do, the upraised hand becomes the rescuing arm of salvation (Isaiah 12:2).

(12)For all this his anger is not turned away . . .--The formula which inIsaiah 5:25 had been applied to Judah is here and inIsaiah 9:17;Isaiah 9:21 used of Israel at large, and specially of Ephraim. It embodied the law which governed God's dealing with both.

Verse 12. -The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; or,the Syrians from the east,and the Philistines from the west. The Semitic races regarded the world as looking to the rising sun, and used for the east the preposition signifying "in front," for the west that signifying "behind." Syria seems to have been hostile to Samaria until the league was formed between Rezin and Pekah, and may have become hostile again after Pekah's death (2 Chronicles 28:23). We read of a Philistine invasion of Judah in Chronicles (2 Chronicles 28:18), but not of their attacking Israel. Still, it was as easy for them to attack the one as the other. They abutted on the territory of Israel towards the southwest, as Syria did towards the north-east.For all this his anger is not turned away; since Israel continued impenitent. It would have ceased had they repented and turned to God (see ver. 13).His hand is stretched out; not to save, but to smite.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Aram
אֲרָ֣ם(’ă·rām)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 758:Aram -- Syria

from the east
מִקֶּ֗דֶם(miq·qe·ḏem)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6924:The front, of place, time

and Philistia
וּפְלִשְׁתִּים֙(ū·p̄ə·liš·tîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430:Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia

from the west
מֵֽאָח֔וֹר(mê·’ā·ḥō·wr)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 268:The hinder part, behind, backward, the West

have devoured
וַיֹּאכְל֥וּ(way·yō·ḵə·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 398:To eat

Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל(yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

with open
בְּכָל־(bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

mouths.
פֶּ֑ה(peh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6310:The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

Despite all
בְּכָל־(bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

this,
זֹאת֙(zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063:Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

His anger
אַפּ֔וֹ(’ap·pōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 639:The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire

is not
לֹא־(lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

turned away;
שָׁ֣ב(šāḇ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725:To turn back, in, to retreat, again

His hand
יָד֥וֹ(yā·ḏōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027:A hand

is still
וְע֖וֹד(wə·‘ō·wḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 5750:Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

upraised.
נְטוּיָֽה׃(nə·ṭū·yāh)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular
Strong's 5186:To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend


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