Isaiah 9:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 9:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Isaiah 9:13 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Isaiah 9:13 — KJV
“For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts.”
— Isaiah 9:13 (KJV)
Isaiah 9:13 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 9:13
“And afterward, saith the LORD, I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah, and his servants, and the people, and such as are left in this city from the pestilence, from the sword, and from the famine, into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of those that seek their life: and he shall smite them with the edge of the sword; he shall not spare them, neither have pity, nor have mercy.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:13: people, neither, seek
“Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD. to pray...: Heb. to intreat the face of”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:13: people, seek, lord
“And Moses alone shall come near the LORD: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:13: people, neither, lord
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:13: people, neither, lord
“Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Isaiah 9:13: people, neither, lord
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