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Isaiah 17:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 17:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 17 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall respect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images. images: or, sun images”
Isaiah 17:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 17:8
'And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall respect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images.' True repentance involves rejecting idolatry—not merely adding Yahweh worship alongside idols, but exclusive devotion. The phrase 'work of his hands...his fingers have made' emphasizes idols' human origin—manufactured gods cannot save. 'Groves' (Asherim—wooden poles) and 'images' (incense altars or sun pillars) represent Canaanite fertility cult objects Israel syncretistically adopted. This verse describes authentic repentance: turning FROM idol...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 17:8
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“and the plating of your molten images of gold. You shall cast them away as an unclean thing. You shall tell it”
“by this the iniquity of Jacob will be forgiven”
“Thy graven images also will I cut off”
“that which their own fingers have made.”
“And the idols he shall utterly abolish.”
“neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say”
“they have adorned their sacred stones.”
“what have I to do any more with idols? I answer”
“says Yahweh of Armies”
“but not by me. They have made princes”