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Isaiah 51:23 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Isaiah 51:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 51 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee; which have said to thy soul, Bow down, that we may go over: and thou hast laid thy body as the ground, and as the street, to them that went over.”
Isaiah 51:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 51:23
But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee; which have said to thy soul, Bow down, that we may go over: and thou hast laid thy body as the ground, and as the street, to them that went over. The cup removed from Israel is now placed in her oppressors' hands—divine justice doesn't eliminate judgment but redirects it. The phrase "them that afflict thee" (moyagayikh, מוֹגָעַיִךְ) identifies those who tormented Israel. Their mocking command, "Bow down, that we may go over," reflects ancient practice where conquerors literally walked on defeated enemies' prostrate bodies as ultimate h...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 51:23
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“when they brought forth those kings to Joshua”
“which reigns over the kings of the earth.,And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.,,,,,,,,”
“and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. When I saw her”
“and don't measure it”
“Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away”
“the God of Israel”
“Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.”
“the small and the great”
“and the wicked takes his place.”