Isaiah 65:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 65:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 65:12 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 65:12 — KJV
“Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose that wherein I delighted not.”
— Isaiah 65:12 (KJV)
Isaiah 65:12 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 65:12
“I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not. delusions: or, devices”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 65:12: because, called, answer
“Therefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon Judah and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the evil that I have pronounced against them: because I have spoken unto them, but they have not heard; and I have called unto them, but they have not answered.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 65:12: therefore, because, called
“If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 65:12: sword, hear, evil
“And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 65:12: because, called, answer
“And though they go into captivity before their enemies, thence will I command the sword, and it shall slay them: and I will set mine eyes upon them for evil, and not for good.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 65:12: sword, evil, before
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