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Isaiah 58:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 58:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 58 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours. labours: or, things wherewith ye grieve others: Heb. griefs”
Isaiah 58:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 58:3
The people's complaint reveals their transactional view of religion: "Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not?" They expect God to respond to their religious performances like a vending machine—insert fasting, receive blessing. "We have afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge?" assumes merit-based relationship with God. God's answer exposes their self-centered worship: "Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours." Their fasting is selective—they abstain from food while pursuing business interests and exploiting workers. The Hebrew cheph...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 58:3
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“and who despised all others.”
“'It is vain to serve God;' and 'What profit is it that we have kept his charge”
“even his prayer is an abomination.”
“and he arose from his throne”
“and contended with the nobles and the rulers”
“they murmured against the master of the household”
“I have prepared the seven altars”
“and every man his female servant”