Isaiah 38:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 38:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 38:17 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 38:17 — KJV
“Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. for peace...: or, on my peace came great bitterness thou hast in...: Heb. thou hast loved my soul from the pit”
— Isaiah 38:17 (KJV)
Isaiah 38:17 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 38:17
“And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:17: behold, peace, great
“And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. came: Heb. approached”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:17: behold, great, hast
“So there went one on horseback to meet him, and said, Thus saith the king, Is it peace? And Jehu said, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me. And the watchman told, saying, The messenger came to them, but he cometh not again.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:17: peace, hast, behind
“Then he sent out a second on horseback, which came to them, and said, Thus saith the king, Is it peace? And Jehu answered, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:17: peace, hast, behind
“My beloved is like a roe or a young hart: behold, he standeth behind our wall, he looketh forth at the windows, shewing himself through the lattice. shewing...: Heb. flourishing”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:17: behold, love, behind
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