Isaiah 61:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 61:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 61:4 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 61:4 — KJV
“And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.”
— Isaiah 61:4 (KJV)
Isaiah 61:4 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 61:4
“And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 61:4: build, old, raise
“And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded:”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 61:4: build, wastes, waste
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day that I shall have cleansed you from all your iniquities I will also cause you to dwell in the cities, and the wastes shall be builded.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 61:4: build, wastes, waste
“That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: decayed...: Heb. wastes”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 61:4: wastes, raise, waste
“And they came near unto him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 61:4: build, old, cities
Pray Isaiah 61:4
Generate a Prayer from Isaiah 61:4
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse