Isaiah 48:18

Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 48

“O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:”Isaiah 48:18

What Does Isaiah 48:18 Mean?

Isaiah 48:18 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 48, verse 18 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 Peace (Shalom).

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Isaiah 48:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Philippians 4:7“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”Deuteronomy 5:29“O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!”Psalms 81:13“Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!”Psalms 119:165“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”Isaiah 66:12“For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees.”Revelation 22:1“And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.”Deuteronomy 32:29“O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!”Luke 19:42“Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.”Psalms 36:8“They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.”Isaiah 45:8“Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.”Isaiah 54:13“And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.”Luke 19:41“And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,”Psalms 37:11“But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”Isaiah 32:15“Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.”Amos 5:24“But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.”Romans 14:17“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”Leviticus 26:3“If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them;”Psalms 46:4“There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.”Psalms 107:8“Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”Isaiah 32:17“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”

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