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Isaiah 13:5 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Isaiah 13:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 13 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the LORD, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.”
Isaiah 13:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 13:5
The invading army comes 'from a far country, from the end of heaven'—emphasizing both geographical distance and cosmic significance. Media and Persia lay far east of Babylon. But more than that, they come as 'the weapons of his indignation'—divine instruments of wrath. Their purpose: 'to destroy the whole land.' This is not mere military conquest but execution of divine judgment. God's indignation against Babylon's pride and wickedness (see chapter 14) manifests through historical means—an invading coalition—yet remains fundamentally His act.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 13:5
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“behold”
“Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations”
“and they will gather together his chosen ones from the four winds”
“I will stir up the Medes against them”
“Yahweh makes the earth empty”
“to destroy it: for it is the vengeance of Yahweh”
“and he will whistle for them from the end of the earth. Behold”
“which shall make her land desolate”