Isaiah 16:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 16:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 16:5 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 16:5 — KJV
“And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness. established: or, prepared”
— Isaiah 16:5 (KJV)
Isaiah 16:5 in Context — About the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah is the prince of prophets — soaring visions of God's holiness, searing warnings, and the Old Testament's clearest portraits of the coming Messiah: born of a virgin, wounded for our transgressions, a man of sorrows. Comfort and strength for the weary run through every chapter.
Cross-References for Isaiah 16:5
“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. mercy: or, bounty”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 16:5: mercy, throne, sit
“For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right. maintained...: Heb. made my judgment judging right: Heb. judging in righteousness”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 16:5: throne, judging, judgment
“Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. habitation: or, establishment”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 16:5: mercy, throne, truth
“For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. are...: Heb. do sit”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 16:5: throne, sit, david
“Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 16:5: throne, sit, david
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