Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 10:5 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Isaiah 10:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 10 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation. O: or, Woe to the Assyrian: Heb. Asshur and: or, though”
Isaiah 10:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 10:5
A dramatic shift: God addresses Assyria directly as His instrument. 'O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger' reveals that Assyria, though pagan and wicked, serves as God's tool for disciplining Israel. 'The staff in their hand is mine indignation' emphasizes God's complete sovereignty over even hostile nations. This illustrates the Reformed doctrine of providence—God orchestrates all events, even using evil agents to accomplish His righteous purposes. Assyria thinks they act autonomously, but God controls their movements.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 10:5
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“and tread him under foot on my mountains. Then his yoke will leave them”
“destroy Assyria”
“and will show the descent of his arm”
“Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations”
“or as if a staff should lift up someone who is not wood.”
“the scepter of the rulers”
“from the uttermost part of heaven”
“and your heart shall rejoice”
“Yahweh”
“and built Nineveh”