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Isaiah 21:17 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Isaiah 21:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 21 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel hath spoken it. archers: Heb. bows”
Isaiah 21:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 21:17
'And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel hath spoken it.' The survivors ('residue') of Kedar's warriors will be few—'diminished' indicates small remnant remaining. Archers were Arabia's characteristic military strength—mobile, deadly, adapted to desert warfare. Their reduction demonstrates comprehensive military defeat. The concluding formula 'for the LORD God of Israel hath spoken it' emphasizes divine authority and certainty—this isn't speculation but revealed decree. The title 'LORD God of Israel' rem...
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Cross-References for Isaiah 21:17
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“which I commanded my servants the prophets”
“that he should lie”
“you shall be devoured with the sword; for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it.,But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it., וְאִם־תְּמָאֲנוּ וּמְרִיתֶם חֶרֶב תְּאֻכְּלוּ כִּי פִּי יְהוָה דִּבֵּר׃ ס ,But if ye refuse and rebel, Ye shall be devoured with the sword; For the mouth of the LORD hath spoken.,καὶ ἐὰν θέλητε καὶ εἰσακούσητέ μου τὰ ἀγαθὰ τῆς γῆς φάγεσθε,but if ye be not willing, nor hearken to me, a sword shall devour you: for the mouth of the Lord has spoken this.,,,,”
“but my words will not pass away.”
“they are diminished and bowed down through oppression”
“says Yahweh”
“and of his fruitful field”