Isaiah 42:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 42:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 42:16 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 42:16 — KJV
“And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. straight: Heb. into straightness”
— Isaiah 42:16 (KJV)
Isaiah 42:16 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 42:16
“Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. mine...: Heb. those which observe me”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 42:16: way, lead, make
“Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 42:16: bring, make, darkness
“As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him. this time: Heb. to day”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 42:16: way, before, straight
“Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 42:16: bring, way, things
“Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 42:16: make, darkness, light
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