Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 7:18 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Isaiah 7:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 7 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.”
Isaiah 7:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 7:18
The imagery of the LORD 'hissing' for Egypt (the fly) and Assyria (the bee) depicts God sovereignly summoning nations as instruments of judgment. The insect metaphors suggest both insignificance relative to God and capacity to inflict pain on Judah. This double threat—Egypt and Assyria competing for control—would make Judah a contested buffer zone. The imagery demonstrates God's control over foreign powers, using them to accomplish His purposes while they pursue their own agendas.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 7:18
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“and he will whistle for them from the end of the earth. Behold”
“which drove them out from before you”
“until those who are left”
“who lived in that hill country”
“and rely on horses”
“from the uttermost part of heaven”
“They compassed me about like bees: they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.”
“and into his servants' houses: and in all the land of Egypt the land was corrupted by reason of the swarms of flies.”
“on your people”
“that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of one hundred talents of silver”