Isaiah 59:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 59:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 59:14 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity canno..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 59:14 — KJV
“And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.”
— Isaiah 59:14 (KJV)
Isaiah 59:14 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 59:14
“And he took away the horses that the kings of Judah had given to the sun, at the entering in of the house of the LORD, by the chamber of Nathanmelech the chamberlain, which was in the suburbs, and burned the chariots of the sun with fire. chamberlain: or, eunuch, or, officer”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 59:14: away, off, enter
“Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 59:14: judgment, justice, cannot
“Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. habitation: or, establishment”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 59:14: judgment, justice, truth
“To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; equity: Heb. equities”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 59:14: judgment, justice, equity
“Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 59:14: judgment, truth, street
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