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Isaiah 56:11

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 56:11 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Isaiah 56:11 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Isaiah 56:11 — KJV

“Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter. greedy: Heb. strong of appetite can...: Heb. know not to be satisfied”

— Isaiah 56:11 (KJV)

Isaiah 56:11 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.

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Cross-References for Isaiah 56:11

“So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.”

Shares key themes with Isaiah 56:11: greedy, own, way

“They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand. shut: Heb. daubed”

Shares key themes with Isaiah 56:11: can, cannot, understand

“And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? considereth...: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock...: Heb. that which comes of a tree?”

Shares key themes with Isaiah 56:11: yea, understand, own

“And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field: face: Heb. eye”

Shares key themes with Isaiah 56:11: can, cannot, every

“Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. him: Heb. a male”

Shares key themes with Isaiah 56:11: own, every, one

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey