Isaiah 5:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 5:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 5:24 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 5:24 — KJV
“Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. fire: Heb. tongue of fire”
— Isaiah 5:24 (KJV)
Isaiah 5:24 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 5:24
“Yea, they made their hearts as an adamant stone, lest they should hear the law, and the words which the LORD of hosts hath sent in his spirit by the former prophets: therefore came a great wrath from the LORD of hosts. by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 5:24: therefore, law, lord
“For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. that he...: or, if he hate her, put her away putting...: Heb. to put away”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 5:24: therefore, away, lord
“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 5:24: because, away, lord
“And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 5:24: therefore, because, lord
“Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me. There...: Heb. There shall not a man be cut off”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 5:24: therefore, law, lord
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