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Isaiah 61:5 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Isaiah 61:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 61 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and the sons of the alien shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers.”
Isaiah 61:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 61:5
The role reversal continues: "And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and the sons of the alien shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers." In the ancient world, conquered peoples performed agricultural labor for their conquerors. Here the pattern reverses—foreigners willingly serve Israel, performing necessary but humble work. The Hebrew zarim (strangers) and nekar (aliens/foreigners) emphasize their outsider status. From a Reformed perspective, this doesn't teach ethnic superiority but prophesies Gentile believers gladly serving Christ's kingdom. Those formerly alienated from God's...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 61:5
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“and their kings shall minister to you: for in my wrath I struck you”
“and will yet choose Israel”
“alienated from the commonwealth of Israel”