Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 8:22 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Isaiah 8:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 8 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish; and they shall be driven to darkness.”
Isaiah 8:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 8:22
The final verse of chapter 8 depicts total spiritual darkness. Looking downward (earth) or upward (heaven) reveals only trouble, darkness, and dimness. 'Anguish' suggests intense distress; 'driven to darkness' indicates being forced into deeper spiritual blindness. This complete absence of light represents the condition of souls apart from divine revelation. The chapter that began with prophetic light (8:1-4) ends with this stark warning: rejecting God's word leads to comprehensive darkness. Only chapter 9's Messianic promise provides hope.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 8:22
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“darkness and distress. The light is darkened in its clouds.”
“before he cause darkness”
“'Bind him hand and foot”
“and chased out of the world.”
“foaming out their own shame; wandering stars”
“but in death”
“and see whether a man does travail with child: why do I see every man with his hands on his waist”
“and hurries greatly”
“he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the latter time he has made it glorious”