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Isaiah 8:7 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 8:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 8 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:”
Isaiah 8:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Isaiah 8:7
The imagery shifts dramatically: rejecting gentle waters brings overwhelming flood. The 'king of Assyria' represents God's judgment instrument—violent, unstoppable, comprehensive. The flood metaphor suggests totality: waters reaching 'to the neck' indicate near-total destruction, yet not quite complete (the head remains above water, suggesting survival of a remnant). This demonstrates the Reformed doctrine of judgment and mercy intertwined—God disciplines severely but preserves His people. Assyria's invasion, though used by God, would ultimately be restrained.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 8:7
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“the uproar of many peoples”
“and everyone mourn who dwells in it? Yes”
“on your people”
“even I”
“even with the king of Assyria”
“Yahweh of Armies”
“and righteousness the plumb line. The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies”
“and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come as a rushing stream”
“Aren't all of my princes kings?,For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings?, כִּי יֹאמַר הֲלֹא שָׂרַי יַחְדָּו מְלָכִים׃ ,For he saith: Are not my princes all of them kings?”
“that he might cause her to be carried away by the stream.”