Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 30:16 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Isaiah 30:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 30 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.”
Isaiah 30:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 30:16
But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses—The Hebrew structure emphasizes willful defiance: "No!" (לֹא/lo). Instead of returning to God, they choose literal fleeing (נוּס/nus) on cavalry—the ancient equivalent of trusting military technology over divine protection. Therefore shall ye flee—Divine irony: they wanted to flee on horses for offensive power, but they will indeed flee—in panicked retreat. God often gives rebels exactly what they demand, to their ruin (Psalm 106:15).We will ride upon the swift (קַל/qal, swift/light)—Egyptian horses were prized for speed. Therefore shall they that ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 30:16
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“and rely on horses”
“neither does he deliver any by his great power.”
“and not God; and their horses flesh”
“he shall come up as clouds”
“and he said”
“and shall flee seven ways before them: and you shall be tossed back and forth among all the kingdoms of the earth.”
“and all the men of war fled”
“inhabitant of Lachish. She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; For the transgressions of Israel were found in you.”
“and are more fierce than the evening wolves. Their horsemen press proudly on. Yes”
“they laid wait for us in the wilderness.”