Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 17:4 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Isaiah 17:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 17 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.”
Isaiah 17:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 17:4
'In that day shall the glory of Jacob be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.' This shift focuses judgment on Israel (Jacob). Their 'glory' (kavod—weight, substance, significance) becomes 'thin' (dalal—diminished, impoverished). The metaphor of 'fatness' becoming 'lean' depicts prosperity turning to poverty, strength to weakness. This agricultural imagery would resonate with original audience—fat livestock indicated blessing, lean indicated famine or disease. The prophecy warns that Israel's rebellion against God (trusting Damascus alliance rather than divine protection) wil...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 17:4
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“Yahweh of Armies”
“and kicked. You have grown fat. You have grown thick. You have become sleek. Then he forsook God who made him”
“I”
“and it falls on Israel.”
“and will fall under the slain. For all this his anger is not turned away”
“as the shaking of an olive tree”
“Ephraim; and Ephraim”
“I pine away! I pine away! woe is me! The treacherous have dealt treacherously. Yes”
“for he will famish all the gods of the land. Men will worship him”