Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 66:11 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Isaiah 66:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 66 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. abundance: or, brightness”
Isaiah 66:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 66:11
The nursing imagery returns with rich meaning: "That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory." The Hebrew yanaq (suck/nurse) and matsah (milk out) describe infants nursing—complete dependence and satisfaction. The "breasts of consolations" (shedei tanchumeiha) provide comfort, and the "abundance of glory" (ziz kevodah) offers delight. Jerusalem/Zion functions as mother providing spiritual nourishment. From a Reformed perspective, this describes the church's role as mother of believers (Galatians ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 66:11
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“and shall suck the breast of kings; and you shall know that I”
“that the mountains will drop down sweet wine”
“and your heart shall thrill and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you”
“They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.”
“long for the pure milk of the Word”