Isaiah 48:4
ContextNET © | I did this 1 because I know how stubborn you are. Your neck muscles are like iron and your forehead like bronze. 2 |
NIV © | For I knew how stubborn you were; the sinews of your neck were iron, your forehead was bronze. |
NASB © | "Because I know that you are obstinate, And your neck is an iron sinew And your forehead bronze, |
NLT © | "I know how stubborn and obstinate you are. Your necks are as unbending as iron. You are as hardheaded as bronze. |
MSG © | I know you're a bunch of hardheads, obstinate and flint-faced, |
BBE © | Because I saw that your heart was hard, and that your neck was an iron cord, and your brow brass; |
NRSV © | Because I know that you are obstinate, and your neck is an iron sinew and your forehead brass, |
NKJV © | Because I knew that you were obstinate, And your neck was an iron sinew, And your brow bronze, |
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NET © | I did this 1 because I know how stubborn you are. Your neck muscles are like iron and your forehead like bronze. 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn The words “I did this” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons. In the Hebrew text v. 4 is subordinated to v. 3. 2 sn The image is that of a person who has tensed the muscles of the face and neck as a sign of resolute refusal. |