Isaiah 51:1
Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 51
“Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.”Isaiah 51:1
What Does Isaiah 51:1 Mean?
Isaiah 51:1 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 51, verse 1 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 Humility.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Isaiah 51:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 3:12“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”Isaiah 51:7“Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.”Psalms 94:15“But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.”Psalms 105:3“Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.”Proverbs 21:21“He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.”Romans 9:30“What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.”Romans 14:19“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.”Ezekiel 16:3“And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto Jerusalem; Thy birth and thy nativity is of the land of Canaan; thy father was an Amorite, and thy mother an Hittite.”Isaiah 46:3“Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:”Isaiah 48:12“Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.”Amos 5:6“Seek the LORD, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, and there be none to quench it in Bethel.”Ephesians 2:11“Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;”2 Timothy 2:22“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”Genesis 17:15“And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.”Psalms 24:6“This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.”Isaiah 45:19“I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.”Isaiah 55:2“Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.”Matthew 5:6“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
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