Isaiah 55:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 55:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 55:2 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligent..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 55:2 — KJV
“Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. spend: Heb. weigh”
— Isaiah 55:2 (KJV)
Isaiah 55:2 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 55:2
“There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God. should make...: or, delight his senses”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 55:2: labour, eat, good
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 55:2: eat, let, soul
“And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way. laden...: Heb. carrying”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 55:2: bread, eat, good
“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died...: Heb. a carcase”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 55:2: eat, soul, itself
“But if the priest buy any soul with his money, he shall eat of it, and he that is born in his house: they shall eat of his meat. with...: Heb. with the purchase of his money”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 55:2: money, eat, soul
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