Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 58:5 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Isaiah 58:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 58 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? a day: or, to afflict his soul for a day?”
Isaiah 58:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 58:5
Through rhetorical questions, God defines what fasting is NOT: "Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul?" The Hebrew anah nephesh (afflict soul) describes self-denial—the external actions of fasting. "Is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him?" These were traditional signs of mourning and repentance (Jonah 3:5-6, Daniel 9:3, Esther 4:3). Bulrushes bend easily with the wind—a metaphor for temporary, superficial humility. The penetrating question follows: "Wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD?" ...
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Cross-References for Isaiah 58:5
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“to seek by prayer and petitions”
“In an acceptable time have I answered you”
“but be transformed by the renewing of your mind”
“Go”
“and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;”
“and set himself to seek to Yahweh; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.”
“my prayer is to you”