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Isaiah 49:24 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Isaiah 49:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 49 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? lawful: Heb. captivity of the just”
Isaiah 49:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 49:24
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? This rhetorical question expresses human doubt about God's ability to reverse impossible situations. The "mighty" (gibbor, גִּבּוֹר) refers to powerful warriors; "lawful captive" (shevi tsaddiq, שְׁבִי צַדִּיק) suggests prisoners held by legitimate right, perhaps through conquest or legal claim. The question assumes a negative answer—normally, no one can rescue prey from the strong or free captives held justly.The question articulates Zion's despair from verse 14 in concrete terms. How can exiled Israel be freed from Bab...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 49:24
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“who has not given us as a prey to their teeth.”
“and plunder his goods”
“Son of man”
“and they are hidden in prisons. They have become a prey”
“but has extended loving kindness to us in the sight of the kings of Persia”
“and for our great guilt”
“we were like those who dream.”
“Son of man”
“and over our livestock”