Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 58:12 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Isaiah 58:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 58 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.”
Isaiah 58:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 58:12
God promises restoration and legacy: "And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places." The Hebrew mimekha (from/of thee) indicates descendants or followers—future generations will benefit from present faithfulness. "Build the old waste places" promises reconstruction of what has been destroyed. "Thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations" speaks of re-establishing what has been lost across time. Then come two honorific titles: "thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach." A breach (perets) is a gap in city walls creating vulnerability (Nehemiah 6:1). God's p...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 58:12
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“they shall raise up the former desolations”
“I will cause the cities to be inhabited”
“and they will rebuild the ruined cities”
“You see the evil case that we are in”
“and close up its breaches”
“mountains of Israel”
“and has made her wilderness like Eden”
“the days come”
“In an acceptable time have I answered you”
“you mountains of Israel”