Isaiah 3:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 3:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 3:16 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 3:16 — KJV
“Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: wanton...: Heb. deceiving with their eyes mincing: or, tripping nicely”
— Isaiah 3:16 (KJV)
Isaiah 3:16 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 3:16
“Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. pluck: Heb. bring forth”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 3:16: lord, forth, eyes
“[A Song of degrees of David.] LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. exercise...: Heb. walk high: Heb. wonderful”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 3:16: lord, haughty, walk
“Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword. that...: Heb. the pity of your soul”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 3:16: lord, saith, daughters
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel; hands: Heb. hand feet: Heb. foot heart: Heb. soul”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 3:16: lord, saith, because
“Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 3:16: lord, saith, walk
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