Isaiah 48:4
4 I did this ▼▼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.
because I know how stubborn you are.
Your neck muscles are like iron
and your forehead like bronze. ▼▼sn The image is that of a person who has tensed the muscles of the face and neck as a sign of resolute refusal.
