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Isaiah 20:6 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Isaiah 20:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 20 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, such is our expectation, whither we flee for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria: and how shall we escape? isle: or, country”
Isaiah 20:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 20:6
'And the inhabitant of this isle shall say in that day, Behold, such is our expectation, whither we flee for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria: and how shall we escape?' The 'isle' (Hebrew 'iy—coastland/region) likely refers to Judah/Palestine from Assyrian perspective. Inhabitants will lament: 'This is what came of our expectation'—our hoped-for help proved useless. The rhetorical question 'how shall we escape?' expresses despair when trusted security fails. This demonstrates the tragedy of misplaced trust—not just disappointment but existential threat. The verse captures the deva...
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Cross-References for Isaiah 20:6
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“Peace and safety, then sudden destruction will come on them”
“was confirmed to us by those who heard;”
“you offspring of vipers”
“to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every helper who remains: for Yahweh will destroy the Philistines”
“and in the desolation which will come from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth?”
“he shall be delivered through the cleanness of your hands.,He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands., יְמַלֵּט[1] אִי־נָקִי וְנִמְלַט בְּבֹר כַּפֶּיךָ׃ פ ,He delivereth him that is innocent, Yea, thou shalt be delivered through the cleanness of thy hands.,ῥύσεται ἀθῷον καὶ διασώθητι ἐν καθαραῖς χερσίν σου,He shall deliver the innocent, and do thou save thyself by thy pure hands.,,,,”
“because your sins were increased”
“and were confounded.”
“and righteousness the plumb line. The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies”
“who take counsel, but not from me; and who make an alliance, but not with my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin,,Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:, הוֹי בָּנִים סוֹרְרִים נְאֻם־יְהוָה לַעֲשׂוֹת עֵצָה וְלֹא מִנִּי וְלִנְסֹךְ מַסֵּכָה וְלֹא רוּחִי לְמַעַן סְפוֹת חַטָּאת עַל־חַטָּאת׃ ,Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, That take counsel, but not of Me; And that form projects, but not of My spirit, That they may add sin to sin;,καὶ γνώσονται οἱ τῷ πνεύματι πλανώμενοι σύνεσιν οἱ δὲ γογγύζοντες μαθήσονται ὑπακούειν καὶ αἱ γλώσσαι αἱ ψελλίζουσαι μαθήσονται λαλεῖν εἰρήνην,Woe to the apostate children, saith the Lord: ye have framed counsel, not by me, and covenants not by my Spirit, to add sins to sins:,,,,”