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Isaiah 49:23 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 49:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 49 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. nursing fathers: Heb. nourishers queens: Heb. princesses”
Isaiah 49:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 49:23
And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. This remarkable prophecy promises royal patronage for God's people, with kings serving as omen (אֹמֵן, "nursing fathers/guardians") and queens as wet nurses. The imagery conveys tender care and provision from the highest human authorities—a reversal of typical ancient Near Eastern power dynamics where conquered peoples served royalty.Th...
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Cross-References for Isaiah 49:23
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“The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.”
“and shall suck the breast of kings; and you shall know that I”
“and kings to the brightness of your rising.”
“and will be afraid because of you.”
“and their kings shall minister to you: for in my wrath I struck you”
“Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.{Isaiah 28:16}”
“no one who waits for you shall be shamed. They shall be shamed who deal treacherously without cause.”
“the Redeemer of Israel”
“nor perceived by the ear”