Isaiah 50:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 50:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 50:4 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is we..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 50:4 — KJV
“The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.”
— Isaiah 50:4 (KJV)
Isaiah 50:4 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 50:4
“I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 50:4: lord, god, know
“And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken?”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 50:4: lord, hath, know
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 50:4: god, hath, should
“Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 50:4: lord, god, hath
“And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 50:4: god, should, know
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