Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 30:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 30:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 30 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.”
Isaiah 30:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 30:6
The burden of the beasts of the south (מַשָּׂא בַּהֲמוֹת נֶגֶב/massa bahamot negev)—Massa means oracle/burden/pronouncement. Behamot (beasts) refers to pack animals (donkeys, camels) laden with tribute for Egypt. Negev is the southern desert region between Judah and Egypt—barren, dangerous wilderness.Into the land of trouble and anguish (בְּאֶרֶץ צָרָה וְצוּקָה/be'erets tsarah vetsuqah)—The Negev characterized as a land of distress (tsarah) and anguish (tsuqah, straits, hardship). From whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent (לָבִיא וָלַיִשׁ מֵהֶם אֶפְעֶה וְשָׂרָ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 30:6
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“[in which were] fiery serpents and scorpions”
“Nebo stoops; their idols are on the animals”
“out of the iron furnace”
“and brought you forth out of the iron furnace”
“with camels that bore spices”
“like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers for himself.”
“and their officers”
“and see distress”
“and will condemn it”
“nor cause the people to return to Egypt”