Isaiah 65:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 65:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 65:3 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 65:3 — KJV
“A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick; upon...: Heb. upon bricks”
— Isaiah 65:3 (KJV)
Isaiah 65:3 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 65:3
“He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. lamb: or, kid burneth: Heb. maketh a memorial of”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 65:3: sacrificeth, burneth, incense
“And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger. that follow...: Heb. that is at thy feet a great...: Heb. heat of anger”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 65:3: people, anger, heb
“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 65:3: people, face, heb
“And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 65:3: people, anger, face
“And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. complained: or, were as it were complainers it displeased: Heb. it was evil in the ears of”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 65:3: people, anger, heb
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