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Isaiah 57:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 57:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 57 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart. frowardly: Heb. turning away”
Isaiah 57:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 57:17
God explains the reason for His wrath: "For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him." The Hebrew betsa (covetousness/unjust gain) represents the root sin driving idolatry and injustice—greed and selfish ambition. This connects to the tenth commandment (Exodus 20:17) and Paul's identification of covetousness as idolatry (Colossians 3:5, Ephesians 5:5). God's response was judicial: "I hid me, and was wroth." Divine hiding (astar) represents covenant curse—the removal of God's presence and blessing (Deuteronomy 31:17-18, Isaiah 54:8). Yet despite discipline, "he went on frowar...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 57:17
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“the dogs are greedy”
“uncleanness”
“For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.”
“and all uncleanness”
“and who can't cease from sin; enticing unsettled souls; having a heart trained in greed; children of cursing;”
“like a destroying lion.”
“such as drown men in ruin and destruction.”
“who hides his face from the house of Jacob”
“neither have they sought Yahweh of Armies.”
“God of Israel”