Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 8:12 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Isaiah 8:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 8 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.”
Isaiah 8:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 8:12
God forbids conspiracy accusations and commands freedom from fear. The 'confederacy' likely refers to the Syro-Ephraimite alliance, which some Judahites supported while others viewed them as conspirators. God calls His people to transcend political paranoia and fear-driven reactions. 'Fear ye not their fear' means refusing to adopt the world's anxieties. This reflects the Reformed emphasis on God's sovereignty producing courage—if God controls all things, believers need not fear human machinations. True security comes from trusting God, not political alliances.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 8:12
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“you are blessed. Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled.{Isaiah 8:12}”
“don't be terrified”
“even I”
“where no fear was”
“who take counsel, but not from me; and who make an alliance, but not with my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin,,Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:, הוֹי בָּנִים סוֹרְרִים נְאֻם־יְהוָה לַעֲשׂוֹת עֵצָה וְלֹא מִנִּי וְלִנְסֹךְ מַסֵּכָה וְלֹא רוּחִי לְמַעַן סְפוֹת חַטָּאת עַל־חַטָּאת׃ ,Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, That take counsel, but not of Me; And that form projects, but not of My spirit, That they may add sin to sin;,καὶ γνώσονται οἱ τῷ πνεύματι πλανώμενοι σύνεσιν οἱ δὲ γογγύζοντες μαθήσονται ὑπακούειν καὶ αἱ γλώσσαι αἱ ψελλίζουσαι μαθήσονται λαλεῖν εἰρήνην,Woe to the apostate children, saith the Lord: ye have framed counsel, not by me, and covenants not by my Spirit, to add sins to sins:,,,,”
“but could not overcome him.”
“and did increase your perfumes”
“saying”
“there was a great earthquake”