Isaiah 38:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 38:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 38:21 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaister upon the boil, and he shall recover." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 38:21 — KJV
“For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaister upon the boil, and he shall recover.”
— Isaiah 38:21 (KJV)
Isaiah 38:21 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 38:21
“And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:21: isaiah, take, lump
“Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:21: let, take, lay
“Take the choice of the flock, and burn also the bones under it, and make it boil well, and let them seethe the bones of it therein. burn: or, heap”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:21: let, take, boil
“They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:21: take, lay, recover
“And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 38:21: take, lay
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