Isaiah 17:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 17:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 17:1 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 17:1 — KJV
“The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.”
— Isaiah 17:1 (KJV)
Isaiah 17:1 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 17:1
“And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? Jacob: that is, A supplanter”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 17:1: behold, taken, away
“Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, and ye shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, because she cried not, being in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's wife: so thou shalt put away evil from among you.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 17:1: away, being, city
“So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 17:1: behold, taken, city
“And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 17:1: away, being, city
“Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof. heap: or, little hill”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 17:1: behold, city, heap
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