Isaiah 8:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 8:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 8:7 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 8:7 — KJV
“Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:”
— Isaiah 8:7 (KJV)
Isaiah 8:7 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 8:7
“Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:7: now, therefore, behold
“For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I am come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:7: now, therefore, behold
“Thus saith the LORD, In this thou shalt know that I am the LORD: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in mine hand upon the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:7: now, behold, lord
“He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: face: Heb. eye”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 8:7: therefore, behold, river
“And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before. lifted...: Heb. plucked up flowed: Heb. went”
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