Isaiah 41:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 41:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 41:17 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 41:17 — KJV
“When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.”
— Isaiah 41:17 (KJV)
Isaiah 41:17 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 41:17
“Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 41:17: seek, lord, hear
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 41:17: seek, lord, god
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 41:17: seek, lord, god
“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 41:17: seek, lord, hear
“And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 41:17: seek, lord, hear
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