Isaiah 62:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 62:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 62:8 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat fo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 62:8 — KJV
“The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: Surely...: Heb. If I give, etc”
— Isaiah 62:8 (KJV)
Isaiah 62:8 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 62:8
“And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the LORD thy God hath given thee, in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee: body: Heb. belly”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 62:8: lord, hath, give
“And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord. blessing: or, present follow...: Heb. walk at the feet of, etc”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 62:8: lord, hath, hand
“Again, When a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumblingblock before him, he shall die: because thou hast not given him warning, he shall die in his sin, and his righteousness which he hath done shall not be remembered; but his blood will I require at thine hand. righteousness which: Heb. righteousnesses”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 62:8: hath, right, hand
“He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD hath given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strong holds thereof. against...: or, concerning a merchantman the merchant city: Heb. Canaan strong...: or, strengths”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 62:8: lord, hath, hand
“For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation. Because...: or, Because the hand of Amalek is against the throne of the LORD, therefore, etc the LORD hath...: Heb. the hand upon the throne of the LORD”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 62:8: lord, hath, sworn
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