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Isaiah 30:18 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 30:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 30 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Lord Longs to Be Gracious
“And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.”
Isaiah 30:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 30:18
And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you (יְחַכֶּה/yechakkeh)—After devastating judgment threats, this verse pivots dramatically. God waits—the same verb used for patient expectation—because his purpose is grace (חָנַן/chanan), showing unmerited favor. He will be exalted (יָרוּם/yarum) means lifted high; God's glory is magnified when he shows mercy to the undeserving.For the LORD is a God of judgment (מִשְׁפָּט/mishpat)—mishpat means both justice and judicial decision. God's judgment includes both punishing rebellion (vv. 12-17) and vindicating his people (vv. 19-26)....
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Cross-References for Isaiah 30:18
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“as some count slowness; but is patient with us”
“to the soul that seeks him.”
“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD”
“Behold, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he will save us! This is Yahweh! We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation!”
“who hides his face from the house of Jacob”
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
“according to the wisdom given to him”
“and let your heart take courage. Yes”
“neither are your ways my ways”