Isaiah 13:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 13:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 13:4 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The NIV reads: "Listen, a noise on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations mas..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 13:4 — NIV
“Listen, a noise on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations massing together! The Lord Almighty is mustering an army for war.”
— Isaiah 13:4 (NIV)
Cross-References for Isaiah 13:4
“Look, an army is coming from the north; a great nation is being stirred up from the ends of the earth.”
Similar imagery of a great army being gathered.
“He lifts up a banner for the distant nations, he whistles for those at the ends of the earth. Here they come, swiftly and speedily!”
Shares the motif of God summoning nations for judgment.
“Come quickly, all you nations from every side, and assemble there.’ Bring down your warriors, LORD!”
Parallel call for nations to assemble for battle.
“Lift up a banner in the land! Blow the trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations for battle against her; summon against her these kingdoms: Ararat, Minni and Ashkenaz. Appoint a commander against her; send up horses like swarms of locusts.”
Echoes the call to assemble nations against a target of divine judgment.
“Lift up a banner on a barren hilltop, raise your voice to them; beckon to them so they may enter the gates of the nobles.”
Immediately preceding context with similar language of raising a banner.
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