Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 38:18 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Isaiah 38:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 38 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.”
Isaiah 38:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 38:18
The statement "the grave cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee" reflects Old Testament understanding that conscious worship belongs to earthly life. "They that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth" shows that death ends active faith and testimony. This perspective makes earthly life precious as opportunity for worship and witness. The theology is pre-resurrection, lacking New Testament clarity about eternal life, but rightly values present opportunity to glorify God.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 38:18
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“do it with your might; for there is no work”
“who shall give you thanks?”
“neither any who go down into silence;”
“Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.”
“and all that appertained to them”
“between us and you there is a great gulf fixed”
“but in death”
“but the righteous into eternal life.,And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.,,,,,,,,”