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Isaiah 46:1 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Isaiah 46:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 46 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Lord Carries Israel
“Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast.”
Isaiah 46:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 46:1
Bel (Marduk) and Nebo (Nabu), Babylon's chief deities, are depicted as burdensome cargo loaded on weary beasts, contrasting with Yahweh who carries His people (v. 3-4). This reversal exposes idolatry's fundamental irrationality - worshipers must bear their gods rather than being borne by them. The gods 'stoop' and 'bow down' in defeat, foreshadowing Babylon's fall and anticipating Philippians 2:10 where every knee bows to Christ.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 46:1
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“and I will bring forth out of his mouth that which he has swallowed up; and the nations shall not flow any more to him: yes”
“here comes a troop of men”
“and set up a standard; publish”
“behold”
“behold”
“the God of Israel: Woe to Nebo! for it is laid waste; Kiriathaim is disappointed”
“Be strong!”
“men shall cast away their idols of silver”
“of turned work”
“and will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt”