Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 8:19 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Isaiah 8:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 8 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?”
Isaiah 8:19 (KJV)
Historical Context for Isaiah 8:19
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Commentary on Isaiah 8:19
This verse exposes the temptation to seek spiritist guidance rather than God's word. 'Familiar spirits' (mediums) and 'wizards' (spiritists) were common in pagan religions but forbidden in Israel (Leviticus 19:31; Deuteronomy 18:10-12). Their 'peeping and muttering' describes the eerie whispers and incantations of occult practices. The rhetorical question exposes the absurdity: why consult the dead concerning the living? This illustrates how crisis drives people to forbidden sources rather than God. The Reformed position clearly condemns all occultism as rebellion against God's revealed will.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 8:19
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“because of the word of Yahweh”
“and used enchantments”
“and ate the sacrifices of the dead.”
“and will speak out of the ground. Your speech will mumble out of the dust. Your voice will be as of one who has a familiar spirit”
“or a consulter with a familiar spirit”
“and put on other clothing”
“the charmers”
“and an everlasting King: at his wrath the earth trembles”