Isaiah 9:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Those who walked in the dark have seen a bright light. And it shines upon everyone who lives in the land of darkest shadows.

Cross References

Matthew 4:16

Although your people live in darkness, they will see a bright light. Although they live in the shadow of death, a light will shine on them.”

Ephesians 5:8

You used to be like people living in the dark, but now you are people of the light because you belong to the Lord. So act like people of the light

John 12:46

I am the light that has come into the world. No one who has faith in me will stay in the dark.

John 8:12

Once again Jesus spoke to the people. This time he said, “I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won't be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life.”

1 Peter 2:9

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. The Scriptures say,

Luke 2:32

Your mighty power is a light for all nations, and it will bring honour to your people Israel.”

Isaiah 60:19

You won't need the light of the sun or the moon. I, the LORD your God, will be your eternal light and bring you honour.

Psalm 107:10

Some of you were prisoners suffering in deepest darkness and bound by chains,

Psalm 23:4

I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won't be afraid. You are with me, and your shepherd's rod makes me feel safe.

Isaiah 50:10

None of you respect the LORD or obey his servant. You walk in the dark instead of the light; you don't trust the name of the LORD your God.

Psalm 107:14

He brought you out of the deepest darkness and broke your chains.

John 12:35

Jesus answered, “The light will be with you for only a little longer. Walk in the light while you can. Then you won't be caught walking blindly in the dark.

Isaiah 9:1

But those who have suffered will no longer be in pain. The territories of Zebulun and Naphtali in Galilee were once hated. But this land of the Gentiles across the River Jordan and along the Mediterranean Sea will be greatly respected.

Amos 5:8

But the LORD created the stars and put them in place. He turns darkness to dawn and daylight to darkness; he scoops up the ocean and empties it on the earth.

Job 10:21

before I travel to the land of darkness and despair, the place of no return.

Judges 5:30

“Sisera and his troops are finding treasures to bring back— a woman, or perhaps two, for each man, and beautiful dresses for those women to wear.”

Psalm 4:8

I can lie down and sleep soundly because you, LORD, will keep me safe.