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Isaiah 22:21 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Isaiah 22:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 22 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.”
Isaiah 22:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 22:21
And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle—The investiture ceremony uses symbolic garments: the kuttōneṯ (כֻּתָּנֶת, 'robe') representing official authority, and ʾaḇnēṭ (אַבְנֵט, 'girdle/sash'), symbolizing strength and readiness for service (cf. Exodus 28:4,39 for priestly garments). These weren't merely Shebna's personal clothes but the regalia of office—transferring authority from unfaithful steward to faithful servant.And I will commit thy government into his hand—The term memšālâ (מֶמְשָׁלָה, 'government/dominion') indicates delegated royal authority. God comm...
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Cross-References for Isaiah 22:21
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“but God”
“and put it on Joseph's hand”
“and with a great crown of gold”
“which he had taken from Haman”
“and gave it to David”
“Counselor”