Isaiah 66:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 66:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 66:1 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 66:1 — KJV
“Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?”
— Isaiah 66:1 (KJV)
Isaiah 66:1 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 66:1
“Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 66:1: saith, lord, heaven
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? The LORD his God be with him, and let him go up.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 66:1: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 66:1: thus, saith, lord
“Micah the Morasthite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and spake to all the people of Judah, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Zion shall be plowed like a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 66:1: thus, saith, lord
“Whereas Edom saith, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and, The people against whom the LORD hath indignation for ever.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 66:1: thus, saith, lord
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