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Isaiah 57:4 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 57:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 57 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood,”
Isaiah 57:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 57:4
The rhetorical questions expose the absurdity and arrogance of mocking God. The phrase "sport yourselves" translates the Hebrew titanagu, suggesting derisive laughter and contemptuous mockery. "Making a wide mouth" and "drawing out the tongue" describe gestures of scorn and defiance (Psalm 22:7). The interrogative "Against whom?" emphasizes that their mockery ultimately targets Yahweh Himself, not merely His prophets. The answer comes immediately: they are "children of transgression" (yalde-pesha) and "seed of falsehood" (zera shaqer). This language parallels Jesus' condemnation of the Pharise...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 57:4
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“spots and blemishes”
“they opened their mouth wide against me. They said”
“a people loaded with iniquity”
“that you won't let them go.”
“according to the prince of the powers of the air”
“and because your arrogance has come up into my ears”
“and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him”
“when their hearts were merry”
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh.”
“For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:”