Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 16:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 16:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 16 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it shall come to pass, when it is seen that Moab is weary on the high place, that he shall come to his sanctuary to pray; but he shall not prevail.”
Isaiah 16:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 16:12
When Moab appears at high places, exhausting themselves in prayer to false gods, it proves ineffective—"he shall not prevail." Desperate religious activity reveals idolatry's impotence. They go to sanctuary to pray but accomplish nothing. Religious zeal directed toward false gods is futile—sincerity doesn't validate falsehood. Reformed theology emphasizes only prayer directed to the true God through Christ avails. All other religious activity, however earnest, fails to turn aside judgment. Moab's frantic but futile prayers contrast with effective prayer rooted in covenant relationship with Yah...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 16:12
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“and to Dibon”
“says Yahweh”
“when midday was past”
“to the top of Pisgah”
“because you have trusted in your works and in your treasures”
“that looks down on the desert.”
“and they came to Kiriath Huzoth.”
“O Moab! the people of Chemosh is undone; for your sons are taken away captive”
“but not now. I see him”
“and offered him for a burnt offering on the wall. There was great wrath against Israel: and they departed from him”