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Isaiah 66:8 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Isaiah 66:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 66 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.”
Isaiah 66:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 66:8
Rhetorical questions express astonishment at rapid fulfillment: "Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once?" The Hebrew ka'zot (such a thing) and kaeleh (such things) emphasize the unprecedented nature of what follows. The questions build—can earth bring forth in one day? Can a nation be born at once? These seem impossible. Then comes the answer: "for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children." Using birth imagery, God promises that Zion's travail (the Hebrew chalah suggests labor...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 66:8
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“nor perceived by the ear”
“The place is too small for me; give place to me that I may dwell.”
“Things which an eye didn't see, and an ear didn't hear, which didn't enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him.{Isaiah 64:4}”
“for the obedience of the Gentiles”