Isaiah 28:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 28:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 28:20 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himsel..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 28:20 — KJV
“For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.”
— Isaiah 28:20 (KJV)
Isaiah 28:20 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 28:20
“And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 28:20: bed, than, himself
“The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 28:20: than, can, himself
“There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 28:20: bed, than, can
“And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear. My...: or, Mine iniquity is greater than that it may be forgiven”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 28:20: than, can
“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 28:20: than, can
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