Isaiah 59:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 59:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 59:17 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of ve..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 59:17 — KJV
“For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.”
— Isaiah 59:17 (KJV)
Isaiah 59:17 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 59:17
“But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 59:17: put, breastplate, helmet
“And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod:”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 59:17: put, breastplate, garments
“And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 59:17: put, head, garments
“And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail. armed David...: Heb. clothed David with his clothes”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 59:17: put, helmet, head
“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. decketh: Heb. decketh as a priest”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 59:17: righteousness, salvation, garments
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