Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 17:5 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Isaiah 17:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 17 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth the ears with his arm; and it shall be as he that gathereth ears in the valley of Rephaim.”
Isaiah 17:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 17:5
The imagery shifts to harvest: 'as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth the ears with his arm.' This depicts thorough gleaning—the harvester's arm gathering grain completely. Then: 'as he that gathereth ears in the valley of Rephaim.' The Valley of Rephaim, near Jerusalem, was known for bountiful harvests. The metaphor indicates Assyria will thoroughly harvest (conquer and deport) Israel as completely as a skilled harvester gathers grain. Nothing will be left standing. This agricultural metaphor would powerfully communicate to an agrarian society—they understood complete harvest...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 17:5
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“and in the harvest time I will tell the reapers”
“the God of Israel: The daughter of Babylon is like a threshing floor at the time when it is trodden; yet a little while”
“tread”
“The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.”
“crying with a loud voice to him who sat on the cloud”
“and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.”
“and the reapers are angels.”
“which is at the uttermost part of the valley of Rephaim northward;”
“Thus says Yahweh”