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Isaiah 9:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Isaiah 9:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 9 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. not: or, to him”
Isaiah 9:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 9:3
The multiplication of the nation and increase of joy describes Messianic kingdom blessings. The corrected reading 'thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased their joy' (some manuscripts say 'not increased') emphasizes expansion and blessing. The joy is compared to harvest celebration and dividing spoils after victory—complete, exuberant gladness. This prophesies the gospel's spread to all nations (Gentiles) and the joy of salvation. The Reformed vision of Christ's kingdom encompasses all peoples, fulfilling Abrahamic promises.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 9:3
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“and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy will be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy”
“O Yahweh. You have increased the nation! You are glorified! You have enlarged all the borders of the land.”
“as one who finds great spoil.”
“and be glad for her”
“behold”
“Sing with gladness for Jacob”
“and shall flow to the goodness of Yahweh”
“For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.”
“though now you don't see him”
“I will give thanks to you, Yahweh; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me.,And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me., וְאָמַרְתָּ בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא אוֹדְךָ יְהוָה כִּי אָנַפְתָּ בִּי יָשֹׁב אַפְּךָ וּתְנַחֲמֵנִי׃ ,And in that day thou shalt say: I will give thanks unto Thee”