Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 2:16 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Isaiah 2:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 2 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures. pleasant: Heb. pictures of desire”
Isaiah 2:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 2:16
Ships of Tarshish—long-distance trading vessels—symbolize commercial enterprise and economic pride. 'Pleasant pictures' (or 'beautiful craft') may reference ornate decorations or the ships themselves as objects of aesthetic pride. Divine judgment targets even human ingenuity and beauty when these become sources of self-glory. This anticipates Revelation 18's lament over Babylon's commercial fall, demonstrating that economic achievement apart from God is ultimately vanity.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 2:16
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“bringing gold”
“you ships of Tarshish! For it is laid waste”
“For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.”
“Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Eziongeber.”
“and the ships of Tarshish first”
“and destroy all their figured [stones]”
“for no one buys their merchandise any more;”
“and everyone who sails anywhere”