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Isaiah 15:5 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Isaiah 15:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 15 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My heart shall cry out for Moab; his fugitives shall flee unto Zoar, an heifer of three years old: for by the mounting up of Luhith with weeping shall they go it up; for in the way of Horonaim they shall raise up a cry of destruction. his: or, to the borders thereof, even to Zoar, as an heifer destruction: Heb. breaking”
Isaiah 15:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 15:5
Isaiah's "heart shall cry out for Moab" demonstrates the prophet's compassion despite being Israel's enemy. This reflects God's own heart—taking no pleasure in judgment (Ezekiel 18:23, 32; 33:11) yet remaining committed to justice. The refugees fleeing to Zoar (south of the Dead Sea, spared in Sodom's destruction, Genesis 19:22-23) seek any refuge from advancing armies. The vivid image of fugitives as "an heifer of three years old" suggests strength turned to flight, productive animals becoming refugees. The phrase "going up of Luhith with weeping" and "way of Horonaim" describe literal geogra...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 15:5
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“For in the going up of Luhith continual weeping shall go up; for in the going down of Horonaim the enemies have heard a cry of destruction.”
“[and] my curtains in a moment.”
“I will cry out for all Moab: for the men of Kir Heres shall they mourn.”
“he saw the city and wept over it”
“and take up a wailing for us”
“my soul shall weep in secret for [your] pride; and my eye shall weep sore”
“Heshbon”
“and of treading down”
“and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron”
“I have not hurried from being a shepherd after you; neither have I desired the woeful day; you know: that which came out of my lips was before your face.”