Isaiah 58:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 58:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 58:4 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 58:4 — KJV
“Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high. ye shall...: or, ye fast not as this day”
— Isaiah 58:4 (KJV)
Isaiah 58:4 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 58:4
“And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he liveth.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 58:4: behold, day, voice
“And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 58:4: day, make, voice
“And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before you: make haste now, for he came to day to the city; for there is a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place: sacrifice: or, feast”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 58:4: behold, day, make
“And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. cool: Heb. wind”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 58:4: day, voice, heard
“And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 58:4: behold, make, heard
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