Isaiah 47:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 47:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 47:8 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 47:8 — KJV
“Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children:”
— Isaiah 47:8 (KJV)
Isaiah 47:8 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 47:8
“Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 47:8: therefore, hear, now
“For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me. perverted...: or, caused thee to turn away”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 47:8: hear, now, art
“For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 47:8: hear, now, art
“The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 47:8: therefore, hear, now
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 47:8: hear, now, art
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