Isaiah 44:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 44:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 44:20 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a li..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 44:20 — KJV
“He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?”
— Isaiah 44:20 (KJV)
Isaiah 44:20 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 44:20
“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 44:20: deceived, hath, deliver
“He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He...: Heb. The clean of hands”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 44:20: heart, hath, soul
“And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not. Jacob's: Heb. his”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 44:20: heart, nor, say
“And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 44:20: hath, nor, say
“Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 44:20: hath, aside, right
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