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Isaiah 8:6 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Isaiah 8:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 8 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;”
Isaiah 8:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 8:6
The people's refusal of 'the waters of Shiloah that go softly' represents rejection of God's gentle, quiet provision in favor of worldly power. Shiloah (Siloam) was Jerusalem's gentle, steady water source—a metaphor for God's faithful, peaceful governance through the Davidic line. Their 'rejoicing in Rezin and Remaliah's son' shows misplaced confidence in God's enemies. This illustrates the Reformed doctrine of total depravity—humanity's bent toward trusting anything except God. The contrast between soft waters and coming flood (verse 7-8) shows the consequence of rejecting gentle grace.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 8:6
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“Go, wash in the pool of Siloam (which means Sent). So he went away”
“the ruler of the district of Mizpah; he built it”
“the son of Uzziah”
“to set on the tops of the pillars: the height of the one capital was five cubits”
“Let us go up against Judah”
“and there are with you the golden calves which Jeroboam made you for gods.”
“if you have dealt truly and righteously”
“and as the dry grass sinks down in the flame”
“the spring of living waters”
“to drink the waters of the Shihor? or what have you to do in the way to Assyria”