Isaiah 44:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 44:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 44:28 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 44:28 — KJV
“That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.”
— Isaiah 44:28 (KJV)
Isaiah 44:28 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 44:28
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 44:28: saith, built, temple
“That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: decayed...: Heb. wastes”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 44:28: saith, perform, jerusalem
“And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 44:28: saith, even, saying
“From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid. the foundation...: Heb. the temple of the LORD was not yet founded”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 44:28: even, temple, foundation
“Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 44:28: even, jerusalem, foundation
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