Isaiah 54:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 54:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 54:16 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work;..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 54:16 — KJV
“Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.”
— Isaiah 54:16 (KJV)
Isaiah 54:16 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 54:16
“And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them. cast: Heb. given”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 54:16: fire, work, destroy
“Behold, as wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their work; rising betimes for a prey: the wilderness yieldeth food for them and for their children.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 54:16: behold, forth, work
“As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 54:16: coals, fire, forth
“Behold, it is cast into the fire for fuel; the fire devoureth both the ends of it, and the midst of it is burned. Is it meet for any work? Is it...: Heb. Will it prosper?”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 54:16: behold, fire, work
“Behold, when it was whole, it was meet for no work: how much less shall it be meet yet for any work, when the fire hath devoured it, and it is burned? meet: Heb. made fit”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 54:16: behold, fire, work
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