Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 21:11 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Isaiah 21:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 21 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Prophecy Against Edom
“The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?”
Isaiah 21:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 21:11
The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Woe, watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?' Dumah refers to Edom (Seir is Edom's mountainous region). The oracle is brief and enigmatic. Someone from Edom calls to the watchman asking about the night—when will it end? What is its status? The doubled question emphasizes urgency and anxiety. 'Night' symbolizes judgment, darkness, suffering. Edom asks Israel's prophet for insight about how long their dark time will last. This demonstrates that even pagan nations recognized Israel's prophets had genuine revelation. The question...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 21:11
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“Dumah”
“and an ambassador is sent among the nations”
“and Edom will be a desolate wilderness”
“Go, set a watchman. Let him declare what he sees.,For thus hath the LORD said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth., כִּי כֹה אָמַר אֵלַי אֲדֹנָי לֵךְ הַעֲמֵד הַמְצַפֶּה אֲשֶׁר יִרְאֶה יַגִּיד׃ ,For thus hath the Lord said unto me: Go, set a watchman; let him declare what he seeth!,ἑτοίμασον τὴν τράπεζαν πίετε φάγετε ἀναστάντες οἱ ἄρχοντες ἑτοιμάσατε θυρεούς,For thus said the Lord to me, Go and station a watchman for thyself, and declare whatever thou shalt see.,,,,”
“his brother”
“his enemies”
“How have you loved us? Wasn't Esau Jacob's brother? says Yahweh”
“you nations”
“and fetched him: and the king asked him secretly in his house”