Isaiah 1:16

Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 1

“Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;”Isaiah 1:16

What Does Isaiah 1:16 Mean?

Isaiah 1:16 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 1, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Purity, and Repentance.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Isaiah 1:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

James 1:27“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”Micah 6:8“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”3 John 1:11“Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.”John 8:11“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”Acts 3:19“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;”Psalms 37:3“Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.”Isaiah 55:7“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”Isaiah 55:6“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:”1 Peter 3:11“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”1 Peter 2:1“Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,”1 Peter 4:1“Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;”2 Corinthians 7:1“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”Psalms 51:2“Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.”James 4:8“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”Isaiah 56:1“Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.”Ezekiel 18:30“Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.”Zechariah 13:1“In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.”Titus 2:11“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”Matthew 3:8“Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:”Luke 3:8“Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.”

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