Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 13:16 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Isaiah 13:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 13 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished .”
Isaiah 13:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 13:16
The horror intensifies: 'Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished.' This describes war's most appalling atrocities—children murdered, property plundered, women violated. Modern readers recoil from such language, questioning how a loving God could decree such judgment. Yet several points must be considered: (1) This describes the realities of ancient warfare, which God permits as consequence of sin. (2) Babylon itself committed such atrocities against others, including God's people (Psalm 137:8-9). (3) Judgment is p...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 13:16
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“and all your fortresses will be destroyed”
“and they cast lots for her honorable men”
“doomed to destruction”
“Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eyes shall not spare children.”
“The virgins in the cities of Judah.”
“the houses rifled”