Isaiah 19:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 19:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 19:12 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let them know what the LORD of hosts hath purpos..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 19:12 — KJV
“Where are they? where are thy wise men? and let them tell thee now, and let them know what the LORD of hosts hath purposed upon Egypt.”
— Isaiah 19:12 (KJV)
Isaiah 19:12 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 19:12
“And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 19:12: men, let, now
“And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. the shepherds: Gr. the men the shepherds”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 19:12: men, let, now
“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 19:12: men, now, know
“The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 19:12: men, let, now
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 19:12: let, now, lord
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