Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 65:18 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Isaiah 65:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 65 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.”
Isaiah 65:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 65:18
God commands transformed response: "But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy." The imperative sisu (be glad) and gilu (rejoice) call for active celebration. The duration is ad-ad (forever and ever)—perpetual gladness. The reason: God creates (bore—the same verb as Genesis 1:1) something new. He creates Jerusalem as gilah (rejoicing) and her people as mesos (joy)—not just experiencing joy but embodying it. This anticipates Revelation 21:1-2's new heaven and new earth with the New Jerusalem. From a Reformed pers...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 65:18
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“for he has done marvelous things! His right hand”
“saying”
“and be glad for her”
“and great voices in heaven followed”
“God. Let all the peoples praise you.”
“Rejoice evermore.”
“heavens; and be joyful”
“daughter of Zion! Shout”
“who publishes peace”
“Behold, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he will save us! This is Yahweh! We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation!”