4For I knew that thou art stubborn, and thy neck is as an iron sinew, and thy forehead as brass.


In Context

1 HEAR ye these things, O house of Jacob, you that are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Juda, you who swear by the name of the Lord, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in justice.

2 For they are called of the holy city, and are established upon the God of Israel: the Lord of hosts is his name.

3 The former things of old I have declared, and they went forth out of my mouth, and I have made them to be heard: I did them suddenly and they came to pass.

4 For I knew that thou art stubborn, and thy neck is as an iron sinew, and thy forehead as brass.

5 I foretold thee of old, before they came to pass I told thee, lest thou shouldst say: My idols have done these things, and my graven and molten things have commanded them.

6 See now all the things which thou hast heard: but have you declared them? I have shewn thee new things from that time, and things are kept which thou knowest not:

Isaiah 48:4 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

48:4Because I knew that thou [art] obstinate, and thy neck [is] an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

48:4For I knew how stubborn you were; the sinews of your neck were iron, your forehead was bronze.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

48:4Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

48:4Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass,

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

48:4Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

48:4Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

48:4Because I knew that you are obstinate, and your neck is an iron sinew, and your brow brass;

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

48:4From my knowing that thou art obstinate, And a sinew of iron thy neck, And thy forehead brass,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

48:4Because I knew that you are obstinate, and your neck is an iron sinew, and your brow brass;