Isaiah 9:4

Isaiah 9:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,

you have shattered

the yoke that burdens them,

the bar across their shoulders,

the rod of their oppressor.

4For You will break the yoke of their burden and the staff on their shoulders,

The rod of their oppressor, as 9:4 Lit in the day of Midianat the battle of Midian.

4For You shall break the yoke of their burden and the staff on their shoulders,

The rod of their oppressor, as at the battle of Midian.

4For You will break the yoke of Israel’s burden and the staff (goad) on their shoulders,

The rod of their oppressor, as at the 9:4 A reference to Gideon’s great victory over the Midianites (Judg 7:22-25).battle of Midian. [Judg 7:8-22]

4For as in the day of Midian

You have shattered the yoke of their burden,

the bar across their shoulders,

and the rod of their oppressor.

4You set Israel free from Midian long ago.

In the same way, you will break

the heavy yoke that weighs Israel down.

You will break the wooden beams that are on their shoulders.

You will break the rods of those who strike them down.