Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 49:2 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Isaiah 49:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 49 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;”
Isaiah 49:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 49:2
The imagery of God making the Servant's mouth 'like a sharp sword' and hiding Him 'in the shadow of his hand' depicts both authority and protection. The 'polished shaft' (arrow) kept in a quiver ready for deployment shows God's strategic timing. Christ's words pierced hearts (Hebrews 4:12) and will judge nations (Revelation 19:15), while His hidden years (age 12-30) were divine preparation.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 49:2
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“and active”
“And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.”
“that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning”
“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;”
“and have covered you in the shadow of my hand”
“and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
“behold”
“Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.”
“If you return”