Isaiah 31:5
Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 31
“As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.”Isaiah 31:5
What Does Isaiah 31:5 Mean?
Isaiah 31:5 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 31, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Isaiah 31:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 37:40“And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.”Isaiah 37:35“For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.”Psalms 91:4“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”2 Kings 19:34“For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.”Isaiah 38:6“And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.”Exodus 19:4“Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto myself.”Deuteronomy 32:11“As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings:”Psalms 46:5“God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.”Isaiah 10:12“Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.”Zechariah 9:8“And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.”Exodus 12:27“That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD’s passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.”Isaiah 10:14“And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people: and as one gathereth eggs that are left, have I gathered all the earth; and there was none that moved the wing, or opened the mouth, or peeped.”Zechariah 9:14“And the LORD shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the LORD God shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.”
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