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Isaiah 65:23 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 65:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 65 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them.”
Isaiah 65:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 65:23
The promise extends to labor and offspring: "They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble." Labor won't be futile (riq—empty/vain), and children won't be born for behalah (sudden terror/calamity). This reverses the curse where labor is toilsome and uncertain (Genesis 3:17-19) and children face premature death or disaster. The reason: "for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them." Being zera berukhei Adonai (seed of the blessed of the LORD) guarantees covenant protection and blessing. The phrase "and their offspring with them" extends blessing g...
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Cross-References for Isaiah 65:23
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“and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge them”
“and I will be their God:”
“and blessed shall you be in the field.”
“and to your children”
“you and your children.”
“I have labored in vain”
“and eat you that which is good”
“because they are Abraham's seed”
“to be a God to you and to your seed after you.”