Isaiah 30:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 30:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 30:12 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 30:12 — KJV
“Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and stay thereon: oppression: or, fraud”
— Isaiah 30:12 (KJV)
Isaiah 30:12 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 30:12
“Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee. whom man...: or, that is despised in soul”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 30:12: thus, saith, holy
“And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 30:12: thus, saith, one
“Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. fire: Heb. tongue of fire”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 30:12: holy, one, israel
“Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 30:12: holy, one, israel
“And they said unto him, There came a man up to meet us, and said unto us, Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that thou sendest to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 30:12: thus, saith, one
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